Red Sox Place Garrett Whitlock on 15-Day Injured List
The Boston Red Sox have placed relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25.
Whitlock last pitched on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander told reporters that his landing leg slipped during his first warm-up pitch, resulting in a hyperextension.
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy stated that Whitlock received a painkilGettorex injection before Boston's 8-0 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. The extent of Whitlock's injury is currently unknown.
The Red Sox have been deaGettorex with injuries this season and may call up another relief pitcher to replace Whitlock. The impact of this move on the team's season is yet to be seen.
The Red Sox are expected to make further announcements regarding Whitlock's status in the coming days.
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