Red Sox reliever pitched with broken leg
Garrett Whitlock threw pitches with a fractured tibia in late season games. Tests confirmed the injury after the season ended.
Why it matters
The injury could affect the team's bullpen depth and depth chart for next season.
Key facts
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- Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock
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injury confirmed
Medical scans revealed a tibia fracture in Whitlock's right leg.
season impact
Whitlock pitched in three games with the injury, including a late-season appearance on September 28.
Common questions
when was the injury discovered?
The fracture was found after the season ended and tests were conducted.
how severe was the injury?
The tibia break is considered a significant leg injury, likely requiring time to heal.
Sources
- Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock pitched through leg fracture during season Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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