Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on injured list

Key Points:

• Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is not undergoing an MRI despite elbow discomfort, as the team views it as a precaution related to overuse rather than a serious injury requiring surgery.
• Whitlock has appeared in 13 games over 27 days in July, leading to elbow soreness, but he remains optimistic and experienced with elbow injuries, having had Tommy John surgery in 2019 and an internal brace procedure in 2024.
• To cover Whitlock’s absence, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A Worcester, and will rely more on bullpen arms Tyron Guerrero, Erik Miller, and Justin Slaten.
• The Red Sox are managing other player health issues carefully, including catcher Adley Rutschman’s scheduled rest days and Roman Anthony’s ongoing rehabilitation from a sprained hand/wrist.
• The team is maintaining its pitching rotation for the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Jake Bennett, Sonny Gray, and Patrick Sandoval scheduled to start.