Red Sox’ Garrett Whitlock has elbow inflammation, was unavailable as bullpen imploded in loss to Jays
Tyron Guerrero’s eighth-inning implosion in Wednesday’s loss came with an ominous postgame development for the Red Sox: Garrett Whitlock was unavailable to pitch because of an elbow injury.
Garrett Whitlock, the Red Sox's eighth-inning pitcher, is dealing with inflammation in his elbow, which prevented him from pitching in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The inflammation had been building up since the team's road trip to Sacramento and Los Angeles two weeks ago. Following Whitlock's inability to pitch, interim manager Chad Tracy opted to use Tyron Guerrero in the eighth inning instead.
Guerrero, who has been performing well since being promoted in mid-May, allowed five unearned runs in the inning, contributing to the Blue Jays' 6-3 victory. The Red Sox are now facing a potential change in their pitching strategy if Whitlock is sidelined, as he would likely be replaced by Guerrero as the main eighth-inning option.
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