How Garrett Whitlock Embraced Return To Red Sox Role

The Boston Red Sox saw the best version of Garrett Whitlock in 2021 as a multi-inning reliever who changed the complexion of the bullpen.

Whitlock posted a sub-2.00 ERA and he closed out the American League Wild Card Game against the New York Yankees. Boston then tried him as a starter for parts of three seasons which led to injuries and general regression.

The Red Sox made the decision entering 2025 to push Whitlock back to the bullpen, where he’s started to find his way back to form. He once again has a sub-2.00 ERA to start the season and appears back in rhythm.

Garrett Whitlock joined NESN’s Tom Caron on the “310 To Left” podcast to discuss his move back to the Red Sox bullpen.

You can catch this episode of “310 To Left” on YouTube or on Spotify.