Red Sox Place Reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-Day Injured List with Left Knee Inflammation
Whitlock’s knee inflammation came after he slipped on a wet mound and will keep him out for at least 15 days, the Red Sox said.
- On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation, retroactive to May 25.
- The right-hander hyperextended his left knee Sunday while warming up against the Minnesota Twins, slipping on a rain-soaked mound; Whitlock told reporters Wednesday the pain persisted after several days of rest.
- Before the injury, Whitlock served as a crucial bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman, posting a 3.20 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 19 2/3 innings across his first 20 relief appearances this season.
- Left-Hander Tyler Samaniego was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot, holding a 1.04 ERA in 18 games, while right-hander Justin Slaten will handle high-leverage innings.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy noted Whitlock received a painkilling injection Wednesday to alleviate inflammation, though the issue remains significant enough to require extended rest for full recovery.
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thesportsleader.comRed Sox place RHP Garrett Whitlock (knee) on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of left knee inflammation.
Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (AP) — The 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 painkill…
Central Maine News
Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on IL
Whitlock has inflammation in his left knee after slipping on a wet mound on Sunday.
The Toronto Star
Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation
BOSTON (AP) — The 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.
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