Garrett Whitlock: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Unlikely hero lifts Red Sox to series win over Rays

Just two days removed from an embarrassing 16-1 loss to open their series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox needed just one run to beat Tampa Bay and win the series.

Rays overpower Red Sox for best team performance of season

Rays infielder quietly off to impressive start to season

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Why a Red Sox Pitcher Considered Retirement From MLB in 2021

In 2024, a crucial Boston Red Sox pitching staff member was limited to four starts due to injury. In 2025, he'll return to the mound and the bullpen, where he made a name for himself in 2021. That pitcher is righty Garrett Whitlock, who posted a 1.96 ERA in 18.1 innings last season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Red Sox 28-Year-Old Surprisingly Considered Retirement Before Boston Deal

The Boston Red Sox made a great move ahead of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. Boston selected hurler Garrett Whitlock in the Rule-5 Draft and he immediately made a big impact with the Red Sox.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Reveals What Led To Prominent Change

The Boston Red Sox didn't have the season they wanted to have in 2024 bullpen-wise. Boston's bullpen struggled last year and finished with the 24th-ranked bullpen ERA in 2024 at 4.39.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2

Red Sox's Alex Cora claims pitcher is slated for Opening Day roster

Garrett Whitlock underwent an internal brace procedure last May 30, which ended the right-hander’s season and seemingly ensured that he would miss some time at the start of the 2025 campaign.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 16

Former Yankees Hurler Called 'Obvious Choice' To Become Red Sox Closer In 2025

The Boston Red Sox have two very experienced late-inning relievers heading into 2025 in Liam Hendriks and Aroldis Chapman, but there’s a chance neither of them will be Boston’s closer.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / February 12

Boston Red Sox' Garrett Whitlock Wows in Return to Mound, Could Be in Mix For Closer Role

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock wowed in his return to the mound on Tuesday, averaging 95 MPH with his fastball and striking out two batters over a 15-pitch session.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / February 10

Boston Red Sox Key Bullpen Piece to Take Major Step in Injury Recovery This Week

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock will take another big step in his return from elbow surgery on Tuesday: He'll throw to live hitters. Red Sox reporter Pete Abraham put the news out on Bluesky.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Red Sox Pitcher Provides Positive Injury Update Heading Into Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox had a rather disappointing season in 2024 and sadly, in the process, lost a pair of their starting pitchers, Garrett Whitlock and Lucas Giolito, to season-ending surgery.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Makes Big Announcement About His Health

The Boston Red Sox need a healthy bullpen heading into the 2025 season in an AL East loaded with some of the top sluggers in baseball. Good news for the Red Sox: reliever Garrett Whitlock recently said he expects to be ready for spring training following internal brace surgery, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / February 2

Key Boston Red Sox Reliever Makes Big Proclamation on His Health Heading into 2025

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock, who will be a big part of the team's bullpen in 2025, says he expects to have a fully normal spring training as he recovers from internal brace surgery.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / January 12

Brady's Take: Boston Red Sox Make Right Call Putting Garrett Whitlock in Bullpen

Speaking on Saturday, Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock confirmed that he'll be pitching in the bullpen for the Red Sox this season. That is the right move by the organization, for a bevy of reasons.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 11

Red Sox $19 Million Star Hurler Excited For New Role Entering 2025 Season

After back-to-back injury-plagued seasons, the Boston Red Sox are hoping to get the best version of right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock in 2025. Fortunately, they saw the best of him in 2021, so they know exactly what that looks like.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock reveals plan for when he returns from injury

Garrett Whitlock will miss at least the first couple of months of the 2025 season as he recovers from an internal brace surgery.

Red Sox’s Johanfran Garcia emerges as organization’s top catching prospect following Kyle Teel trade

Red Sox predicted to trade for a top-tier starter

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / December 31

Boston Red Sox Provide Injury Updates on Garrett Whitlock, Masataka Yoshida

Speaking on Monday, Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow provided injury updates on a pair of key players for 2025: Pitcher Garrett Whitlock and outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Red Sox’s Garrett Whitlock headlines trio of positive Boston injury updates

It appears that Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is trending in the right direction in terms of his availability for the 2025 MLB season. On Monday, Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said that Whitlock is expected to see action for at least most of the upcoming campaign, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 10

Red Sox's Alex Cora Hints At Garrett Whitlock's Role For 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox surely will have a lot of decisions to make this offseason and one that hasn't gotten as much coverage free agency certainly is the future of hurler Garrett Whitlock.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / November 7

Boston Red Sox Reportedly Unsure How Garrett Whitlock Fits into 2025 Plans

The immediate future for Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is up in the air. According to Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, the team isn't sure yet what role Whitlock will fill in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 25

Red Sox RHP Garrett Whitlock (elbow) to miss remainder of 2024

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock told reporters on Saturday that he miss the remainder of the season to undergo an elbow procedure. Whitlock, 27, is set to undergo an internal brace procedure that has a one-year recovery time as opposed to the potential 15-month recovery time from Tommy John surgery.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Red Sox RHP diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow

The 27-year-old hasn’t had a full season as a starting pitcher since his time in the minors. He was an excellent multi-inning relief weapon for his first two MLB campaigns.

Rafael Devers homers in 6th straight game as Red Sox blank Rays

Red Sox yet to advance extension talks with breakout ace

Red Sox’ Zach Penrod named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Red Sox pitcher suffers setback in recovery from injury

Boston expected he would return to the MLB rotation at the start of next week. That’s no longer the case.

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024

MLB K-props for Thursday 4/11: Fade Whitlock against the O's

We've been bleeding out a bit since our 2-1 start to the week in strikeout props, but that won't stop us from firing bullets. Let's get back on track with our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2023

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Wednesday 6/14

There are plenty of valuable bets to target on this loaded MLB slate. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty breaks down his three favorite strikeout props for Wednesday night.

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Wednesday 6/14

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