GARRETT WHITLOCK NEWS

Already at work in camp Whitlock (hip) did weight training and ran sprints Tuesday in Red Sox camp, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock arrived early to camp in Fort Myers, Florida and appears to be fully recovered from September surgery on his right hip. Assuming there are no setbacks along the way this spring, the 26-year-old right-hander should be locked into a spot at the back end of Boston's season-opening starting rotation. He registered a strong 3.45 ERA and 82:15 K:BB ratio across 78.1 innings (nine starts, 22 relief appearances) for the Sox during the 2022 campaign.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for return Whitlock (hip) has begun throwing off the mound, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitlock is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right hip. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that his recovery is on schedule, and the right-hander is expected to open the season as a member of the Boston rotation.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prepping to start Whitlock (hip) is progressing in his rehab program and indicated Monday he is preparing to open the 2023 season as a starter, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander started nine games last season but has primarily worked as a reliever since he made his MLB debut in 2021. Whitlock has been effective with a 2.73 ERA across 77 outings, and Boston now plans to move him to the rotation to begin the season. The 26-year-old underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip in late September and is expected be ready for spring training as he ramps up his throwing program in December.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With hip rehab going well, Garrett Whitlock sets sights on Sox rotation. 'I'm right on schedule.' “It’s funny everyone knows me as a reliever,” said the former starter, who is rehabbing from an arthroscopic procedure in Alabama.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Garrett Whitlock K's nine | 05/04/2022 Garrett Whitlock strikes out nine over five innings, allowing two hits and two runs against the Angels

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Red Sox plan for Whitlock to start in 2023 For the better part of the last year, there has been debate within the Red Sox organization over which role righty Garrett Whitlock is best...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Red Sox

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OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With hip surgery out of the way, Red Sox' Garrett Whitlock looks ahead to 2023 — likely as a starter - The Boston Globe Whitlock's second half was hampered by hip issues, but should be ready to go for spring training.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Rays enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup with the Boston Red Sox after losing three straight games

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays play the Red Sox after Hernandez's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after Teoscar Hernández's four-hit game on Saturday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring road skid into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox travel to the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a six-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox look to break road slide, take on the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox will attempt to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox play the Orioles with 2-1 series lead

The Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles, leading the series 2-1

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox look to break 6-game slide, take on the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox look to break a six-game skid when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surgery completed Whitlock underwent successful arthroscopic right hip surgery Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Red Sox reporting that Whitlock experienced no complications with his procedure, the expectation is that he'll be back to full strength for spring training. What's less certain for Whitlock is which role he'll fill for the Boston pitching staff in 2023 after he dabbled between starting and working high-leverage relief this season, accruing a 4-2 record and six saves to go with a 3.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 82:15 K:BB across 78.1 innings. Expect manager Alex Cora and the Red Sox front office to should shed more light on Whitlock's role heading into the upcoming season at some point over the winter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox will try to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox aim to break 4-game road skid, play the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox travel to the New York Yankees looking to stop a four-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox come into matchup against the Yankees on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox look to break their three-game losing streak with a win against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox visit the Yankees to begin 4-game series

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially lands on IL Whitlock (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Whitlock's placement on the injured list was expected since he's been shut down from throwing and will undergo surgery next week to address his right hip impingement. The right-hander is expected to be ready for spring training in 2023, while Connor Seabold was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to start Wednesday against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After months of pitching through pain, Garrett Whitlock will have season-ending surgery Whitlock tried to grind through, but as the games became less and less relevant, his future became more important than the present.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock will have season-ending hip surgery Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been shut down for the season and will undergo arthroscopic hip surgery next week in New York.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Needs surgery, hopeful for spring Whitlcok has been shut down from throwing and will require hip surgery next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Per Abraham, the expectation is that Whitlock will be ready for spring training. He gave up seven runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out 10 in seven innings over his final five appearances. Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican noted that Whitlock has looked uncomfortable walking around all season, so he has probably been pitching at less than 100 percent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE