The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, per MLB Trade Rumors and ESPN. The team recalled right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot.
Whitlock's placement is retroactive to August 10, meaning he is eligible to return in as little as 12 days, per MLB Trade Rumors. The Red Sox have not yet indicated whether that timeline represents their expectation for his return. No additional details about the nature or severity of the inflammation were provided by the team.