Red Sox exercise Garrett Whitlock's club option for 2027 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Boston Red Sox confirmed the exercise of Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million club option for the 2027 season on November 1, 2026. Whitlock, who posted a 1.72 ERA and a 59-to-9 strikeout-to-walk rate in 54 appearances during the 2026 season, will return for a seventh year with the club. The decision follows a strong season despite multiple injuries, including a fractured tibia. Whitlock's impressive performance solidified his place in a bullpen that led MLB in ERA last year. The Red Sox are also making roster adjustments, needing to clear two spots on the 40-man roster shortly.
- •Red Sox exercise Garrett Whitlock's option for $8.25 million.
- •Whitlock had a 1.72 ERA in 2026 with 54 appearances.
- •He ranks third in K/BB rate among MLB pitchers with 50+ innings.
- •The Red Sox need to clear two roster spots by November 3.
- •Whitlock missed time in 2026 due to knee and elbow injuries.
- 2:33 AMESPN MLB — After 7-2 season, Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Right-hander Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million exercised by Red Sox
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Garrett Whitlock's $8.25M option an easy call for Red Sox
"Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.
"BOSTON (AP) — Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised Sunday by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the pitcher from becoming a free agent.
"One of the Red Sox’ first moves of the offseason became official Sunday afternoon — and it was something of a no-brainer.
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External links- ESPN MLBNov 2, 2026, 2:33 AMAfter 7-2 season, Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox
Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 2:04 AMRight-hander Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million exercised by Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised Sunday by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the pitcher from becoming a free agent.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 1:46 AMGarrett Whitlock's $8.25M option an easy call for Red Sox
One of the Red Sox’ first moves of the offseason became official Sunday afternoon — and it was something of a no-brainer.
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