Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25.
yardbarker.comThe Boston Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25. Whitlock last pitched on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins.
The right-hander told reporters on Wednesday that his landing leg slipped during his first warm-up pitch of the outing, resulting in a hyperextension. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Whitlock received a painkilling injection before Boston's 8-0 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. 20 ERA through 20 relief appearances this season.
The Red Sox recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester to replace Whitlock. 04 ERA in 18 games for Boston this season.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- May 25, 2026
Garrett Whitlock last pitched against the Minnesota Twins.
1 sourceESPN - May 27, 2026
Whitlock told reporters his landing leg slipped during warm-ups, causing hyperextension.
1 sourceESPN - May 28, 2026
Red Sox placed Whitlock on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 25.
1 sourceESPN - May 28, 2026
Boston recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester.
1 sourceESPN
Potential Impact
- 01
Boston Red Sox bullpen loses one right-handed reliever for at least 15 days.
- 02
Tyler Samaniego joins the active roster and is available for immediate use.
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