Garrett Whitlock

The Red Sox activated Garrett Whitlock from the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock returns after being away for a couple of days. Tyler Uberstine was optioned as the corresponding move.

Garrett Whitlock tossed 1.2 scoreless innings, striking out two and allowing no hits or walks in Sunday’s victory over the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Whitlock recorded his first save of the season on Sunday. However, he's unlikely to see many save opportunities, so he should remain on the waiver wire. After Sunday's performance, Whitlock now holds a 2.97 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 5-0 record across 10 appearances this season.

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.