Red Sox Dealt Brutal Injury Blow Amid Sudden Losing Streak
The Boston Red Sox placed one of their best relief pitchers on the injured list Thursday, marking yet another injury blow.
The Boston Red Sox experienced a devastating injury setback on Thursday, just as they began their game. Relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, as reported by MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Whitlock's issue had been escalating over the past few weeks, causing significant discomfort during bullpen warm-ups on Tuesday.
Despite expressing low concerns for drastic measures, Whitlock's absence proved critical as the Red Sox lost 6-4 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Tyron Guerrero had to step into the eighth inning, recording no outs and allowing five runs to score. The team will now rely on left-hander Erik Miller and right-hander Justin Slaten as setup options for closer Aroldis Chapman.
With five consecutive losses, the Red Sox will return to Toronto on Thursday, missing out on the presence of their key eighth-inning pitcher, Garrett Whitlock.
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