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Garrett Whitlock progresses in recovery ahead of Yankees series

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Garrett Whitlock progresses in recovery ahead of Yankees series

Summary

Garrett Whitlock of the Boston Red Sox has faced live hitters in Miami as he aims to return from an elbow injury. The right-handed relief pitcher has been on the injured list since August 13, 2026. He struck out both batters he faced during the session and reported feeling good. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted Whitlock's encouraging progress, but a final decision on his activation will depend on how his arm responds. This week, the Red Sox will begin a crucial four-game series against the New York Yankees, directly affecting the wild-card standings.

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Status Watch

•Whitlock has been sidelined since August 10 due to elbow inflammation.
•He maintains a 2.05 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 44 innings this season.
•The Red Sox lead the majors in bullpen ERA at 2.87.
•Boston is in close contention with the Yankees for wild-card spots.

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2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Get New Garrett Whitlock Injury Update Before Crucial Yankees Series

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