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Red Sox place Garrett Whitlock on injured list amid losing streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Red Sox place Garrett Whitlock on injured list amid losing streak

Summary

The Boston Red Sox announced that reliever Garrett Whitlock has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. This decision comes as the team struggles through a five-game losing streak entering the series finale against the Blue Jays. Whitlock's injury has impacted Boston's bullpen at a critical time, as they seek to reverse their recent performance. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed the move, and the Red Sox recalled veteran reliever Greg Weissert to fill Whitlock's roster spot, which adds further challenges as the team currently sits with a 64-56 record.

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Status Watch

•Whitlock lands on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
•Red Sox enter series finale against the Blue Jays on a five-game skid.
•Tracy confirmed Whitlock's injury and recalled Greg Weissert from Triple-A.
•Boston's bullpen becomes thinner during a critical stretch of games.
•The team is batting just.119 with runners in scoring position during the losing streak.

Latest Updates

10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Injury Update on Key Pitcher Amid 5-Game Losing Streak

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The Red Sox announced an injury update on a key pitcher as Boston enters the Blue Jays series finale on a five-game losing streak. The post Red Sox Announce Injury Update on Key Pitcher Amid 5-Game Losing Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
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