Red Sox plan to activate Garrett Whitlock for doubleheader
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are set to activate pitcher Garrett Whitlock from the injured list for their upcoming doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Whitlock had been sidelined due to right elbow inflammation since August 13. He completed a live batting practice session on Wednesday and expressed readiness to return. The Red Sox will likely announce the activation before one of the games on Saturday, utilizing roster adjustments including a potential call-up for Whitlock as an extra bullpen arm. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story might also be called up, but their return may coincide with Sunday’s games instead.
- •Whitlock was placed on the injured list on August 13.
- •His live batting practice session was completed this week.
- •The Red Sox play a doubleheader against the Yankees on Saturday.
- •Roster adjustments may include activating Whitlock and possibly other players.
- 5:53 PMESPN MLB — Red Sox activate reliever Whitlock (elbow) off IL
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox activate reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the injured list
- 3:37 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Red Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock From 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
- 2:23 PMMassLive.com — Red Sox make 3 roster moves, including activating Garrett Whitlock from IL - MassLive.com
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reveal Plan For Garrett Whitlock Activation
"The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list. Whitlock was put on the injured list Aug. 13 with right elbow inflammation that he did not think was serious at the time. “A high level back end arm, that’s one of the premier setup relievers in the game,” interim manager Chad Tracy said before the Red Sox faced the Yankees in a day-night doubleheader.
"The Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list.
"Boston's star set-up man is back from a brief stint on the IL. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Whitlock's superb 2026 campaign.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 29, 2026, 5:53 PMRed Sox activate reliever Whitlock (elbow) off IL
The Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:37 PMBoston Red Sox activate reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the injured list
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list. Whitlock was put on the injured list Aug. 13 with right elbow inflammation that he did not think was serious at the time. “A high level back end arm, that’s one of the premier setup relievers in the game,” interim manager Chad Tracy said before the Red Sox faced the Yankees in a day-night doubleheader.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 29, 2026, 3:37 PMRed Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock From 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
Boston's star set-up man is back from a brief stint on the IL. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Whitlock's superb 2026 campaign.
- MassLive.comAug 29, 2026, 2:23 PMRed Sox make 3 roster moves, including activating Garrett Whitlock from IL - MassLive.com
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:28 PMRed Sox Reveal Plan For Garrett Whitlock Activation
The Boston Red Sox plan to activate Garrett Whitlock for their doubleheader
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