Coverage dated November 1, 2026 to November 2, 2026

Right-hander Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox

Headline from WPRI Providence

A 30-year-old right-hander, Whitlock was 7-2 with a career-best 1.72 ERA and four saves in 54 relief appearances, striking out 59 in 52 1/3 innings.

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

The Boston Globe
Red Sox pick up team option on Garrett Whitlock to bring righthander back for 2027 (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Nov 1, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The Red Sox could have parted ways with Whitlock for a $1 million buyout, but chose to bring back one of their top relief pitchers.
WPRI Providence
Right-hander Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox (opens WPRI Providence)
Published Nov 2, 2026
WPRI Providence's feed description
A 30-year-old right-hander, Whitlock was 7-2 with a career-best 1.72 ERA and four saves in 54 relief appearances, striking out 59 in 52 1/3 innings.
Newsweek
Red Sox Make Big Decision With Star Reliever Garrett Whitlock (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 2, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Boston Red Sox have made a big decision wtih relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock with the MLB offseason getting started.

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