Garrett Whitlock injury news raises new questions about Red Sox medical staff

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock revealed he pitched through a fractured right tibia that went undiagnosed until after the team was eliminated from the postseason, according to a report by Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Whitlock was spotted wearing a walking boot in an offseason social media photo shared by his wife, Jordan, following the conclusion of the season.

Writer Bob Osgood argues that the diagnosis highlights ongoing issues with the Red Sox medical staff, citing earlier mishandled injury timelines for Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow previously defended the medical team's protocol regarding additional player imaging, but Osgood suggests the staff should be significantly more proactive.