Garrett Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 25 due to left knee inflammation. Tyler Samaniego was recalled to fill the roster spot. The injury occurred when Whitlock slipped on a wet mound while Boston and Minnesota played through rain, leading to knee soreness. The team monitored the knee for several days before deciding on the IL move, and the placement was backdated by the maximum three days. Whitlock’s absence could be under two weeks if symptoms improve quickly. His leverage value has been significant, with strong hold and save production and above-average strikeout ability. Boston’s bullpen will need replacements, with Justin Slaten and Greg Weissert among the options, while the team’s early-season record remains challenging.
"The Red Sox announced that right-hander Garrett Whitlock has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 25th, with left knee inflammation. Left-hander Tyler Samaniego was recalled to take his spot on the roster."
"It's unclear how much time Whitlock will miss but it's an unfortunate blow to the Sox. Whitlock has been one of their better leverage arms recently. He racked up 24 holds and a save last year. He has already added another nine holds this season. Combining the 2025 and 2026 campaigns, he has thrown 91 2/3 innings with a 2.45 earned run average."
"The injury is also frustrating due to the way it happened. The Sox and Twins were playing through some rain on Sunday and Whitlock slipped on a wet mound, causing some knee soreness. It seems Whitlock and the club spent the past few days monitoring the knee before deciding to put him on the shelf. Since he hasn't pitched since then, they have backdated the IL placement by the three-day maximum. If Whitlock's knee feels better quickly, he could be back in less than two weeks."
"Ideally, Whitlock's absence will be minimal but any setback for the club looms large at the moment. The Sox are out to a rough 23-31 start, putting them only three games up on the last-place Angels in the American League standings. What is working in Boston's favor is that many other A.L."
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