Red Sox Place Garrett Whitlock On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have placed star setup pitcher Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 10 due to inflammation in his right elbow, with no indication yet on his expected return date.
- Whitlock has been a dominant force this season, posting a 2.05 ERA over 44 innings with elite strikeout and walk rates, making his absence a significant blow to the bullpen.
- Whitlock and closer Aroldis Chapman form one of the most formidable bullpen duos in baseball, and while the Sox have other relievers to fill the setup role, replacing Whitlock's caliber is challenging.
- The Red Sox are currently on a five-game losing streak and hold a 64-56 record, maintaining the second AL Wild Card spot but facing increased pressure from chasing teams.
- Despite the setback, projections from FanGraphs and PECOTA still give Boston a strong chance (around 89-91%) of making the playoffs, though Whitlock's injury adds uncertainty to their postseason push.
