Injuries & Moves: Whitlock strong in rehab start
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May 15: RHP Garrett Whitlock strong in rehab start
In what was likely a one-and-done rehab start, Whitlock went 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday afternoon, walking one and striking out five. The righty threw 61 pitches, 40 of them for strikes. Whitlock has been on the 15-day injured list since April 17 with a left oblique strain. He will likely be activated to make a start in next week's four-game series at Tropicana Field against the Rays. Whitlock went 1-0 with a 1.96 ERA in his first four starts of the season before being placed on the 15-day injured list.
"He threw the ball well," said manager Alex Cora. "Efficient, as always, and throwing a lot of strikes. Now we’ll know in the upcoming days how he feels, and there’s a good chance he’ll join us next week.”
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Garrett Whitlock (left oblique strain)
Expected return: Around May 20
Whitlock went 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on May 15, walking one and striking out five. The righty threw 61 pitches, 40 of them for strikes. He could be back in Boston's rotation on or around May 20. The righty had a 1-0 record and a 1.96 ERA in four starts before the injury. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Isaiah Campbell (right shoulder impingement)
Expected return: Later this month
The reliever is in the final stretch of his rehab. Campbell threw a two-inning bullpen session on May 10 and will advance to live batting practice on May 16 at Fenway Park. After that, the Red Sox will plot out his Minor League rehab assignment. (Last updated: May 14)
RHP Bryan Mata (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: May or June
Mata took the next step in his recovery on May 13, making a rehab start with the FCL Red Sox. He allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and no walks in a two-inning outing. Mata, Boston's No. 27 prospect, is out of options, meaning he needs to be placed on the Major League roster once he is healthy to avoid being designated for assignment. (Last updated: May 13)
DH Masataka Yoshida (left thumb strain)
Expected return: Some point in June at earliest
Yoshida got three opinions on his ailing thumb and it was decided on May 10 that he won't need surgery. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it will be "a few weeks" before Yoshida even attempts to swing the bat. (Last updated: May 10)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
1B Triston Casas (torn cartilage in left rib cage)
Expected return: No earlier than June 21
Casas, who suffered torn cartilage in his left rib cage when he fouled off a 3-1 pitch on April 20, has made significant progress. The left-handed hitter is already lifting weights, and he expects to be cleared to run and throw by around May 17. Casas had one of the best starts offensively for the Red Sox this season, hitting three doubles and six homers with an .857 OPS in 22 games. He was moved to the 60-day IL on April 27 and will first be eligible to play on June 21. (Last updated: May 14)
RHP Liam Hendriks (right UCL surgery)
Expected return: Late July/early August
After signing with the Red Sox in February, Hendriks said his goal of coming back from Tommy John surgery would be right around the July 30 Trade Deadline. Hendriks has been playing catch on a daily basis. In Hendriks, who is also signed for next season, Boston will get a reliever who has been dominant in the past. It will be interesting to see how he is utilized in a bullpen that also includes Chris Martin and Kenley Jansen, though both of those pitchers have expiring contracts at the end of the season. (Last updated: May 2)
SS Trevor Story (dislocated left shoulder)
Expected return: 2025
Story underwent surgery on April 12. According to a statement from the Red Sox, Story "underwent a successful arthroscopic repair of the posterior labrum, with an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture of the glenoid rim. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache."
Story won't play again until next season. Story dislocated his shoulder diving for a ball on April 5 in Anaheim. He was transferred from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL on April 19. (Last updated: April 19)
LHP Chris Murphy (left UCL)
Expected Return: 2025
Murphy, who came up as a starter before being converted into a multi-inning reliever last season, underwent successful reconstruction of the left ulnar collateral ligament (elbow). Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington. (Last updated: April 10)
RHP Lucas Giolito (right UCL surgery)
Expected Return: 2025
Giolito was moved to the 60-day injured list on March 24. He underwent surgery to repair his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament on March 12 after two Grapefruit League starts (4 1/3 innings). (Last updated: March 24)