Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) hasn't resumed throwing yet, so he will not return to the team next week. The Red Sox are likely to go with bullpen games on Monday and Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since the Fourth of July with a bone bruise in his right elbow, and fantasy managers in deeper leagues must be patient. You shouldn't feel the need to hang onto Whitlock if you have more pressing roster needs to open the second half of the season. In 10 starts before his injury, Whitlock went 4-3 with a 5.23 ERA (4.50 FIP), 1.32 WHIP, seven walks and 47 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings in his first year as a full-time starter in Boston.

The Boston Red Sox officially placed right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Brandon Walter and right-hander Tayler Scott to the active roster in corresponding moves. Whitlock made is just one inning in his last start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays before being pulled, but the good news is he's not dealing with any structural damage and the team doesn't expect a long-term absence. Barring a setback, the 27-year-old could return to start the second half of the season when he's eligible to be activated on July 18. Walter, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two in 6 2/3 relief innings in his big-league debut on June 22 against the Minnesota Twins. He'll likely provide relief depth for Boston heading into next week's All-Star break.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start early on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to tightness in his right elbow, and although he's expected to need a stint on the 15-day injured list, the Red Sox don't believe it's a long-term injury after he underwent an MRI exam on Monday, according to a baseball source. The 27-year-old only made it through one inning on Sunday before leaving, and he said his current issue is different from the neuritis that sidelined him from April 28 through May 27. Boston isn't concerned that there's anything structurally wrong with Whitlock's arm, so that's good news for those that are holding him in deep-mixed leagues. With the All-Star break coming next week, it should limit the number of games he'll potentially miss. Whitlock's injury is unlikely to result in a call-up of lefty prospect Brandon Walter. Right-hander Dinelson Lamet is also unlikely to join the rotation.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) was forced to exit early during his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The right-hander was pulled after one inning due to a right elbow injury. It's worth noting that Whitlock dealt with a similar injury earlier in the season that sidelined him for a period of time. The organization announced that Whitlock will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start against the Toronto Blue Jays with right elbow tightness. Uh oh. Whitlock lasted just one inning, striking out one and allowing a solo home run to Brandon Belt, before leaving early. We can only hope it was a precautionary exit but elbow issues and pitchers are generally not a good mix. The Red Sox should provide an update on Whitlock following the concussion of Sunday's game.

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock allowed only two runs across seven innings to pick up a win against the Rockies Wednesday. Whitlock registered seven strikeouts while issuing just one walk. Since his return from the injured list on May 27, the 27-year-old has consistently kept opponents to one earned run or less in three out of his four starts. He is 4-2 with a 4.38 ERA in 39 innings. Fantasy managers look to see Whitlock keep rolling as he is scheduled to face the Twins on Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will be activated off the injured list and make his return from ulnar neuritis in his right elbow on Saturday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old is taking the rotation spot of the struggling Corey Kluber, who has since shifted to the bullpen. Whitlock deserves some immediate attention as a viable streaming option and low-budget DFS play on Saturday's slate even if he's on a pitch count after a month-long absence. He garnered an excellent 2.73 ERA in 151.2 innings across 2021 and 2022 and aims to put his dicey start in 2023 (6.19 ERA in 16 innings) in the rear-view mirror. Whitlock also owns a composed 5.2% walk rate for his career.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will make a rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Worcester. The 26-year-old is 1-2 with a 6.19 ERA and 11 strikeouts this season but has been out of commission for a few weeks because of elbow ulnar neuritis. Fortunately, he's feeling good, meaning he may return to the rotation soon. That said, Whitlock is rostered in around 20% of fantasy leagues. However, he's worth stashing in deeper formats for those seeking help.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) has started a throwing program. He appears to be making a quick recovery from right-elbow ulnar neuritis and could have a minimum stay on the injured list as a result. Whitlock will be eligible to come off the injured list to rejoin Boston's starting rotation as early as May 9. The Red Sox will have one fewer rotation spot available when left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) makes his 2023 debut in the near future, and it remains to be seen who will be pushed out of the rotation as a result. Before his injury, Whitlock had a 6.19 ERA (5.99 FIP), 1.37 WHIP, three walks and 11 strikeouts in 16 innings over three starts. He has experience working in relief as well, so there's a chance Whitlock doesn't have a starting spot available once he's ready to return.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) went to see a doctor on Tuesday regarding his elbow injury, and according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, there is no ulnar nerve damage. The former Rule 5 draft pick experienced pain in his right elbow after his last start on April 22 and was consequently sent to the injured list. That's great news for the Red Sox and fantasy owners, as he likely won't need an extended absence. The 26-year-old has posted a 6.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 16.9% strikeout rate with one victory over three starts, disappointing numbers for a guy who owns a 3.06 ERA and 25.8% strikeout rate over his career, but fantasy managers can be patient with him in deeper leagues.

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 25) due to right-elbow ulnar neuritis and recalled right-hander Brayan Bello from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Whitlock didn't look good in his last start last Saturday, when he allowed five runs in four innings against the Brewers. The 26-year-old has a 6.19 ERA (5.98 FIP), 1.37 WHIP, three walks and 11 strikeouts in 16 innings over his first three starts this year, so he's not a must-stash in shallow mixed leagues at this point. In the meantime, Bello will take Whitlock's rotation spot in Boston. He'll make his next start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. Bello has some long-term upside, but for now he'll be a shaky streamer.

The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher Kutter Crawford to the minors in a corresponding move, according to a source. Whitlock will make his 2023 debut on Tuesday against the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays, so fantasy managers should be very hesitant to throw him immediately into their starting lineups. The 26-year-old allowed two runs while striking out 14 and walking only two in 10 innings during his minor-league rehab assignment, but he's unlikely to go very deep in his first outing of the season. Whitlock figures to be a key contributor in Boston's rotation this year, although his innings will likely be monitored in his first full season as a starter.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) told reporters on Saturday that he will make his season debut on Tuesday when he starts against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old was solid as a starter and out of the bullpen for the Sox last year before a hip injury cut his season short. He posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 82:15 K/BB ratio over 78 1/3 innings (31 games, nine starts). He's worth adding in all fantasy formats even with the tough first start against the Rays coming up.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) allowed one run on one hit while walking one and striking out eight in six innings in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Portland on Thursday night. Whitlock is expected to be activated from the injured list in order to make his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old was delayed this spring after having surgery on his hip last September, but he's looked good in his rehab outings and appears to be ready to pitch for the Red Sox next. There's a good chance he'll be on a strict pitch count on Tuesday against a tough opponent, so fantasy managers may want to hold off on streaming him. Whitlock is only rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues and could serve as nice rotation depth in 2023, albeit likely with a restricted workload.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) is likely to make his 2023 season debut next Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Whitlock has slowly been making his way back after having hip surgery in the offseason, and he's scheduled to make one more minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester before the Red Sox activate him from the injured list early next week. The 26-year-old is expected to play a key role in Boston's starting rotation this year, although workload restrictions could keep his fantasy ceiling rather low in 2023. Still, Whitlock is worth a waiver-wire pickup for those looking for rotation depth early in the year. DFS managers will probably want to avoid him next week against a currently undefeated Rays team.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) made a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and allowed one run on six hits while walking one and striking out six over four innings of work. The Red Sox slow played Whitlock in spring training after he had surgery on his hip last September. The 26-year-old will make another minor-league rehab start, but then after that he's expected to come off the injured list and make his 2023 debut on April 11 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Whitlock has pitched in both a relief and starting role for the BoSox, but they want him to be a full-time starter this year. He's an attractive up-and-coming pitcher in mixed fantasy leagues, but workload restrictions could cap his ceiling in 2023.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) is making a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and then again likely on April 5, so it's a good guess that he'll make his 2023 regular season debut on April 11 against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. Whitlock is currently on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 27. The 26-year-old is building his arm up for a starting role after having surgery on his right hip last September. He was able to throw four innings in a minor-league game last week, so Whitlock is getting close to being ready. Whitlock is expected to be a key piece of Boston's rotation this year, but workload restrictions could be the biggest thing holding him back from a fantasy perspective.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) threw four innings in a minor-league game on Friday, tossing 63 total pitches (40 for strikes) and is expected to pitch Opening Day for Triple-A Worcester on March 31. There's a chance he could pitch for the Red Sox as soon as the second series of the regular season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but manager Alex Cora hasn't made a decision on that yet. Boston is taking things slowly with the 26-year-old after he had surgery on his hip last September, but he's making good progress and should make his 2023 debut sometime in April. There's a lot to like about Whitlock's profile, but he probably won't be as dominant as a starter as he was as a reliever in 2022, and he's also likely to have workload restrictions.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) looked good in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, tossing two hitless and scoreless innings while walking one and striking out three. The 26-year-old is making the transition to a full-time starting role this year for Boston, but he has been behind the other pitchers in camp after having hip surgery in the offseason. He will not be ready to take his first turn through the rotation to begin the year, but he should be ready by the middle of April. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Whitlock to be as dominant as he was in relief, but he should stick in the rotation all year long as long as he stays healthy.

Boston Red Sox pitchers Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Brayan Bello (forearm) both threw to live hitters on Saturday in camp. Whitlock showed no ill-effects from right hip surgery he had last September when he threw two string innings (46 pitches). His next step will be his Grapefruit League debut against the Rays on Wednesday. Bello tossed 17 pitches in his first live action against hitters, and he will throw two more innings of live batting practice on Wednesday. Bello is scheduled to make his first spring start around March 19 or 20. Whitlock has an outside chance to be ready for the start of the season, but if not, he'll likely only miss a start or two. Bello is certain to start the year on the injured list, but he should be back at some point in April.