Red Sox pitcher played through a fractured leg in September: report
The right-hander's injury was not diagnosed until after the season ended.
In the final days of the 2022 regular season, Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock managed to pitch eight games without allowing a single run, as reported by the Boston Herald on October 9. Despite his impressive performance, Whitlock was dealing with a fractured right tibia, which remained undiagnosed until after the Red Sox were eliminated from postseason contention.
The 30-year-old right-hander continued to work with the Red Sox staff to manage the ongoing pain in his right leg throughout the month of the season. Whitlock finished the season with a 7-2 record, a 1.72 ERA, and a .898 WHIP, saving four games and contributing significantly to the team's success. It is unclear why scans were not performed earlier to diagnose the injury.
Despite the injury, Whitlock's value to the team, along with the Red Sox's motivation to keep him on the mound as much as possible, led to his decision to play through the fracture. Whitlock will not require surgery on his leg, and he has two team option years remaining on a contract extension he signed in April 2022.
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