Red Sox Place Reliever Garrett Whitlock on Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25.
mlbtraderumors.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.
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.
Transparency
Reported by a single outlet. This score reflects source tier and factual specificity — corroboration is limited with one source.
Story details
Related Stories
nypost.comUnited States Edges Senegal 3-2 in Pre-World Cup Friendly
The United States men's national team beat Senegal 3-2 on May 31 at Bank of America Stadium. The result came in the team's first match since March losses to Belgium and Portugal.
yardbarker.comRoman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu to Retain WWE World Heavyweight Title at Clash in Italy
WWE held its first premium live event in Italy on May 31, 2026, in Turin. Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in the main event and retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Socceroos Name 26-Player Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Australia's squad includes two uncapped players and veterans Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie, who are set to appear at a fourth World Cup. The announcement was made on 1 June 2026.