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.

Boston Red Sox pitchers Brayan Bello (forearm) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) will throw live batting practice sessions in spring training on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox are taking it slow with Bello after he started having soreness in his right forearm in mid-February. The 23-year-old has a bright future in Boston, but he could be slightly delayed for the start of the 2023 regular season. Meanwhile, Whitlock's Opening Day status is in doubt, but like Bello, he might not need to miss much time to open the regular season, barring any further setbacks with hip. The 26-year-old has been more dominant for the BoSox out of the bullpen, but he could have a higher fantasy ceiling if used in Boston's rotation this year.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) will throw live batting practice on Friday. He is expected to go two innings and hopes to return before the season starts. We can't rule out a stint on the injured list to begin the season, but Whitlock still has some time to be ready for Opening Day. Whitlock spent his 2022 season in the bullpen, but the Red Sox are in the process of molding him into a starter. He made nine starts in 2022, and there is reason to believe he will be the fifth man in the rotation if he's healthy. The 26-year-old composed a 3.45 ERA (3.29 FIP) with 82 strikeouts across 78 1/3 innings. As a starter, Whitlock shaped a 4.15 ERA with a 23.2% strikeout rate and a .315 opponent's wOBA. The Georgia native was not his productive self in 2022, and adjusting as a starter will take time.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted on Monday that right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) may not be ready for Opening Day. "He's throwing the ball well, he's moving well. Not yet doing PFPs. We're not concerned. We've got a plan. We'll see where we're at in the upcoming weeks. If he's ready for opening day he's ready, but if he's not, he's not going to lose too much time," Cora said. Whitlock had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip last September and is still recovering in spring training. It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old will open the season in Boston's starting rotation or bullpen, or if he'll even be healthy at all on Opening Day. Whitlock was more dominant in relief in 2022, which is also something to keep in mind.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) and left-hander Joely Rodriguez (shoulder) threw for the first time in spring training on Friday. Whitlock is coming off a hip injury that required surgery and is expected to be a full-time starter for the BoSox in 2023. The 26-year-old finished his second MLB season in 2022 with a 3.45 ERA (3.29 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, six saves and a 26.4 percent strikeout rate in 31 appearances (nine starts). Whitlock was much more dominant as a reliever, and there's injury risk, but there's still a lot to like if he sticks in a full-time rotation spot. Rodriguez comes to Boston after posting a 4.47 ERA (3.23 FIP), 1.35 WHIP and career-high 57 K's in 50 1/3 relief innings for the New York Mets last year.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-handers Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Tanner Houck (back) have been throwing this offseason and are on track for the start of the 2023 season. Whitlock is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, while Houck had a lumbar discectomy. If healthy, Whitlock should begin the year in the starting rotation after he had a 3.45 ERA (3.29 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, six saves and 26.4% strikeout rate in 78 1/3 innings over 31 outings (nine starts) for Boston in his second MLB season. Houck was used mostly in relief (four starts in 32 appearances) and had a career-high eight saves, but Boston is expected to stretch him out for a potential starting role this spring. However, he's also a trade candidate, so he could find himself pitching somewhere other than Boston in 2023.

The Boston Red Sox told right-hander Garrett Whitlock that he will almost certainly be used as a starting pitcher in 2023, according to general manager Brian O'Halloran. The team also plans to have Tanner Houck build up as a starter, but there's still a chance he's used out of the bullpen. Whitlock had arthroscopic right hip surgery in September, but he's expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 26-year-old was solid in both starting and relieving roles for the BoSox in 2022, going 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA (3.29 WHIP), a 1.02 WHIP, an 82:15 K:BB and six saves in 78 1/3 innings over 31 appearances (nine starts). Whitlock will certainly be an intriguing fantasy up-and-comer in a starting role in just his third MLB season.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) will undergo hip surgery next week and will be shut down for the rest of the 2022 season. The Red Sox are hoping that he'll be ready to go again for spring training next year. There's a good chance that the 26-year-old was pitching through pain for much of the season. Whitlock had allowed seven runs on 10 hits while walking two and striking out 10 in seven innings in his last five appearances, so something clearly wasn't right. He'll finish his second season in the big leagues with a 4-2 record, 3.45 ERA (3.29 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, six saves and 82 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings covering 31 appearances (nine starts). Whitlock was much more effective as a reliever for Boston.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) is expected to return from the injured list this weekend. The 26-year-old made it through his second minor league rehab outing on Tuesday. He didn't experience any issues, so Whitlock is set to return to the bullpen. He holds a 3.51 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 49/11 K/BB ratio over 48 2/3 innings on the season. It's unlikely that Whitlock carries reliable fantasy value unless he moves into the starting rotation or becomes the full-time closer. Until then, it's tough to trust Whitlock to produce reliable value.