Whitlock Heads to IL With Right Elbow Inflammation
Boston's dominant setup man is sidelined at least 15 days, dealing a significant blow to one of baseball's best bullpens.
Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock is being placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Whitlock told reporters he does not believe there is any structural damage, though the severity remains to be seen. The 30-year-old has been among the best relievers in baseball this season, posting a 2.05 ERA over 44 innings with a league-leading 42% chase rate. His absence is particularly costly as Boston tries to hold its AL Wild Card position amid a five-game losing streak.
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