Garrett Whitlock set to begin rehab assignment for Red Sox

Garrett Whitlock of the Boston Red Sox is preparing to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester after recovering from left knee inflammation. Whitlock, 29, was placed on the 15-day injured list in late May and last pitched on May 24. This season, he has been a valuable contributor with a 3.20 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 20 appearances. His return is anticipated to strengthen an already effective Boston bullpen, which currently holds a 3.03 ERA, the second-best in MLB. The details of his rehab stint are still to be determined, but it marks a significant step toward his reintegration into the major league roster.

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