The Boston Red Sox lost 6-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Wednesday night.
It marked Boston’s fifth straight loss.
After the game, interim Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced unfortunate news regarding right-hander Garrett Whitlock.
Boston Red Sox’s Chad Tracy Reveals Unfortunate Garrett Whitlock News Following Blue Jays Loss
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 03: Garrett Whitlock #22 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after pitching against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on May 03, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Boston Globe’s Tim Healey wrote on X: “Garrett Whitlock is dealing with elbow inflammation and was unavailable tonight, Chad Tracy said. He has been dealing with it off and on, per Tracy.”
On the bright side, Whitlock doesn’t believe the inflammation will lead to an extended IL stint.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 08: Garrett Whitlock #22 of the Boston Red Sox smiles after pitching in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on May 08, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by China Wong/Getty Images)
Healey wrote on X: “Garrett Whitlock said his elbow inflammation has been “building” for two or three weeks and he has minimal concern that “drastic measures” will be necessary.”
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