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Boston Red Sox Activate Reliever Garrett Whitlock Following a Short Stay on the Injured List
Whitlock is expected to return after posting a 6-1 record and 2.05 ERA as Boston’s top setup man.
The Boston Red Sox activated reliever Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list Saturday, reinforcing the bullpen ahead of today's doubleheader against the New York Yankees; the team optioned right-hander Wyatt Olds to Triple-A.
After landing on the injured list August 13 with right elbow inflammation, Whitlock successfully faced live hitters in Miami on Wednesday to clear his return.
Before the injury, the 30-year-old posted a 2.05 ERA and 49 strikeouts across 44 innings, recording 21 holds as the primary setup man for closer Aroldis Chapman.
Interim manager Chad Tracy called Whitlock "one of the premier setup relievers in the game" as Boston chases New York for the top American League wild-card spot.
The Red Sox are also monitoring rehabbing players Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, evaluating their progress through Sunday's games before deciding on activation for next week's series against Seattle.