Garrett Whitlock May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
2 years agoBoston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted on Monday that right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) may not be ready for Opening Day. "He's throwing the ball well, he's moving well. Not yet doing PFPs. We're not concerned. We've got a plan. We'll see where we're at in the upcoming weeks. If he's ready for opening day he's ready, but if he's not, he's not going to lose too much time," Cora said. Whitlock had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip last September and is still recovering in spring training. It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old will open the season in Boston's starting rotation or bullpen, or if he'll even be healthy at all on Opening Day. Whitlock was more dominant in relief in 2022, which is also something to keep in mind.
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne