Whitlock Back as Red Sox Battle Yankees | New York Yankees News

The Red Sox and Yankees are locked in a fiery four-game series, with the Yankees snagging Game 1 and a doubleheader looming Saturday. Amid the playoff race intensity, Boston’s bullpen just got a major boost: Garrett Whitlock, sidelined by elbow inflammation, has been activated off the injured list after just under three weeks. Whitlock, who posted a 2.05 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 44 innings before his injury, is a critical piece for Boston’s bullpen. The team also optioned Wyatt Olds and recalled Raymond Burgos to handle the doubleheader. With both teams vying for home-field advantage, Whitlock’s return could be the difference-maker in this high-stakes rivalry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f876f11d0b7c0031