Whitlock Returns to Red Sox Bullpen After Elbow IL Stint
Boston activates the high-leverage reliever from the 15-day IL, with elbow inflammation proving minor enough for a sub-three-week absence.
The Red Sox officially activated right-hander Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list after he was sidelined by elbow inflammation since August 9. Wyatt Olds was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in the corresponding move. Whitlock has been one of Boston's most effective relievers this season, posting a 2.05 ERA with elite strikeout, barrel, and chase-rate numbers over 44 innings. This was his second IL stint of 2026, having also missed time in late May and early June with left knee inflammation.
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