Garrett Whitlock

Garrett Whitlock will make his spring debut Friday against the Marlins, pitching in relief of starter Walker Buehler, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Red Sox manager Alex Cora envisions Whitlock as a late-inning, multi-inning bullpen weapon—saves aren’t off the table, but Liam Hendriks, Aroldis Chapman, and Justin Slaten lead the closer pack. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can target him for holds and strikeouts; his role’s juicy, even if ninth-inning duties are a long shot.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Garrett Whitlock will "100 percent" be ready for the start of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock is scheduled to throw at least one more live batting practice session. He should get into a spring training game soon.

Garrett Whitlock threw a bullpen session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock took last week off from throwing as part of his build-up. He is slowly starting to work his way back to full strength in camp before getting into a game.

Garrett Whitlock is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock had a scheduled deload week, his last one as part of his rehab. He should be fully healthy at some point later in spring training.

Garret Whitlock told reporters he is moving back to the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock is expected to be healthy for Opening Day after undergoing internal brace surgery. He struggled with injuries during his time as a starter, so he'll hope fewer innings as a reliever can help him stay healthy for Boston.