Garrett Whitlock Pitched Through Fractured Tibia to Finish 2026 Season

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock pitched through a fractured right tibia during the final month of the 2026 season. Diagnosed after Boston's postseason elimination, the injury will not require surgery, requiring four to six weeks in a walking boot with expectations to be ready for spring training. Whitlock posted a stellar 1.72 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 26 holds over 52.1 innings in the regular season, including a scoreless September (7.1 IP), before struggling in the playoffs (20.25 ERA).