NEWS
9:38 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox chief of baseball operations Craig Breslow suggested Whitlock (elbow) could be used as a multi-inning reliever in 2025, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports, "He was very successful in a multi-inning leverage role, to the point that he was a real weapon that Alex (Cora) could deploy," Breslow said.
2:13 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Tuesday that the team is undecided on what role Whitlock (elbow) will fill in 2025, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
3:50 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will begin a throwing program Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
10:24 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox transferred Whitlock (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.
8:01 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) underwent an internal bracing procedure Thursday and will not pitch again in 2024, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
4:58 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will undergo internal brace surgery Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
1:34 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) told reporters Saturday that he is expecting to get an internal brace procedure for his right elbow, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
7:43 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) is scheduled to visit Dr. Jeff Dugas in Birmingham, Ala. on May 30, at which point a decision will be made whether he'll require surgery to address his right elbow sprain, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
6:16 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) reported soreness in his left elbow following his rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
1:44 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) struck out five and allowed two hits and one walk over 4.2 scoreless innings Wednesday in his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.
4:52 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Whitlock (oblique) will need just one rehab start provided all goes well in his outing Wednesday with Triple-A Worcester, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
1:18 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
5:15 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) will throw live batting practice Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
1:30 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
6:09 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
6:31 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) has not thrown off a mound yet in his recovery, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
11:07 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (oblique) played catch Saturday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
4:59 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Wednesday with a left oblique strain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
8:51 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to left oblique tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
3:53 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against Baltimore on Thursday.
8:44 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (1-0) allowed one run on three hits over five innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Mariners.
8:14 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) allowed one unearned run on three hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings in Monday's exhibition game against the Rangers.
3:59 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) has made the Red Sox' Opening Day rotation, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.
8:27 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) is expected to build up to five-plus innings even if he's not a projected member of the starting rotation, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.
11:42 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) allowed one run on one hit while striking out two over two innings in Saturday's spring start against Baltimore.
12:51 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) is preparing to compete for a spot in the Red Sox's Opening Day rotation this spring, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
10:48 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) activated Whitlock from the bereavement list ahead of Sunday's game against the Orioles, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
12:37 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox placed Whitlock on the bereavement list Sunday, Pete Abraham of Boston Globe reports.
7:57 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's 7-5 extra-inning win over Houston.
9:27 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox activated Whitlock (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
5:01 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (elbow) is on track to return from the injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
1:33 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) struck out three and surrendered two hits while walking none in 2.1 scoreless innings in his rehab appearance Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester. He also hit a batter with a pitch.
4:53 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (elbow) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
6:50 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Sunday that Whitlock (elbow) should begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
3:43 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) threw live batting practice Saturday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
4:31 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will likely join Boston's bullpen once he comes off the 15-day injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
2:21 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
10:58 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will throw an up-and-down bullpen session Tuesday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.
5:27 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox will discuss Wednesday which role Whitlock (elbow) fills upon his return, Alex Speier of Boston Globe reports.
7:48 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) played catch Monday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.
6:31 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
12:59 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right elbow, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
10:15 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
3:53 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list in the coming days, but his right elbow injury isn't considered serious, Sean McAdam of The Springfield Republican reports.
5:15 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Alex Cora said after Sunday's win over the Blue Jays that Whitlock (elbow) will undergo an MRI on Monday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
2:26 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) was removed after one inning during his start Sunday against the Blue Jays due to right elbow tightness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. He struck out a batter and gave up a solo home run before departing the contest.
8:32 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (4-3) took the loss in Tuesday's 10-1 rout at the hands of the Marlins, surrendering six runs on 11 hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
7:17 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (4-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Rockies. He struck out seven.
4:03 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (3-2) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.1 innings against the Yankees. He struck out six.
7:24 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) didn't factor into the decision in an 8-5 win over the Rays in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.
10:44 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) is the scheduled starter for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
3:47 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
2:52 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Alex Cora said Sunday "there's a good chance" Whitlock (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
9:23 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox identified an issue with Whitlock's (elbow) changeup, and the pitcher has been able to work on it during his rehab, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
7:58 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will be activated off the 15-day injured list for Boston's series next weekend against the Diamondbacks, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
11:01 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will make a second rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
8:09 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and struck out four over four innings Tuesday in his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.
6:51 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will make at least two rehab starts before the Red Sox decide whether or not to activate him from the injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
4:40 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
5:37 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
7:21 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) threw a bullpen session in Atlanta on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
4:31 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) could return after a minimum stay on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
4:52 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) will undergo more testing Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
4:24 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that the team is hopeful Whitlock (elbow) will miss just two starts, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
3:04 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow ulnar neuritis, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
3:50 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (1-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings in a 2-1 win over the Angels. He struck out five.
7:34 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as Boston was steamrolled 7-2 by Tampa Bay, coughing up five runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
9:17 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
2:04 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) was in the Red Sox's clubhouse Saturday and said he's scheduled to pitch Tuesday against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
11:29 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) is likely to come off the 15-day injured list to make his season debut Tuesday against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
11:35 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) is scheduled to pitch Thursday for Double-A Portland, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
5:39 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) allowed one run over four innings in Friday's rehab start for Triple-A Worcester.
12:50 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) is scheduled to make a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Worcester, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
2:37 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Red Sox placed Whitlock (hip) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
11:26 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) threw 63 pitches across four innings in a minor-league game Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
2:52 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on March 31, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
4:13 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
12:22 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said that Whitlock (hip) who is scheduled to pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, will likely require three more starts to build up before he's ready to join the big-league rotation, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
10:23 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) will start Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Mac Cerullo of The North Andover Eagle-Tribune reports.
8:31 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) walked one and struck out three over two scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's spring game against Tampa Bay.
12:24 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) threw live batting practice Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
2:55 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (hip) will throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.
11:00 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) may not be game-ready to open the regular season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
10:12 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) will throw two innings of live batting practice Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
1:18 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Whitlock (hip) is throwing the ball well in camp, but the right-hander's availability for Opening Day hasn't yet been determined, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "He's moving well. Not yet doing [pitchers' fielding practice] yet," Cora said. "We're not concerned. We'll see where we're at in the upcoming weeks. If he's ready for Opening Day, he's ready, but if he's not, he's not going to lose too much time."
3:34 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) is being eased into pitchers' fielding practice during camp, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
9:47 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
3:39 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) did weight training and ran sprints Tuesday in Red Sox camp, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.
10:56 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) has begun throwing off the mound, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
11:46 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (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.
4:35 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) underwent successful arthroscopic right hip surgery Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
2:50 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
4:00 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) has been shut down from throwing and will require hip surgery next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
8:49 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) allowed three runs on four hits while striking out three over two innings to earn a hold in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
7:58 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) picked up the save against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out two and walking none over two innings.
10:47 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) picked up the save Sunday against the Yankees. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out two over one inning.
11:15 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) struck out two batters over two scoreless innings and earned a save over the Guardians on Monday.
10:50 AM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) struck out three over two scoreless innings in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Yankees.
4:43 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) (hip) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.
12:16 PM - Garrett Whitlock (BOS) Alex Cora said the Red Sox will likely activate Whitlock (hip) from the 15-day injured list prior to Friday's series opener with the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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