Red Sox Pitcher to Return This Weekend

 

The Red Sox will be getting a valuable arm back this weekend in Garrett Whitlock.

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Return This Weekend https://t.co/CArnhUN1n7

— RotoBaller MLB (@RotoBallerMLB) July 14, 2022

Whitlock is expected to return from the injured list and join the Red Sox bullpen at some point this weekend. 

The twenty-six year old made it through his second minor league rehab outing with Double-A Portland, throwing two scoreless innings, striking out one and allowing just one hit. 

Garrett Whitlock with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout on a 95 MPH fastball in his first inning of work for the Sea Dogs. pic.twitter.com/EyPI72NBco

— Portland Sea Dogs (@PortlandSeaDogs) July 13, 2022

Whitlock holds a 3.51 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 48 innings this season in the majors. 

The Red Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 games, currently tied for third in the AL East with a 47-42 record. 

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