Right-hander Garrett Whitlock’s $8.25 million exercised by Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox exercised Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 on Sunday, keeping him from becoming a free agent. The 30-year-old right-hander, who stands at 6 feet 3 inches, struck out 59 batters in 52 1/3 innings over 54 relief appearances. His ERA was 1.72 and he recorded four saves. Whitlock joined the Red Sox in April 2022 on a four-year, $18.75 million deal, which included two club options.
If the Red Sox had declined the 2027 option, they would have had to pay an $1 million buyout. The team also has a $10.5 million option for 2028 with a $500,000 buyout.
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