BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation. The team recalled right-handed pitcher Greg Weissert from Triple-A Worcester to take his place on the roster.\n\nWhitlock (6-1, 2.05 ERA) has pitched 44 innings over 45 appearances this season, recording 49 strikeouts. He has made 210 appearances in six seasons with the Red Sox, establishing himself as a reliable bullpen arm.

The elbow issue is a setback for both the pitcher and the team as they push through the second half of the season.\n\nWeissert (3-2, 3.97 ERA) has appeared in 48 games for Boston this season, providing depth out of the bullpen. He will now get an opportunity to contribute more regularly while Whitlock recovers. The Red Sox have not provided a timeline for Whitlock's return beyond the 15-day IL stint.\n\nThe move comes as the Red Sox continue to navigate injuries to their pitching staff.

Boston's bullpen has been a strength this year, and the team will rely on Weissert and others to maintain that performance in Whitlock's absence.