Less than a year and a half ago, Garrett Whitlock was picked up by the Red Sox after being left unprotected by the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft. Now, he’s secured himself a significant contract extension that will keep him in Boston for years to come.
Whitlock and the Red Sox agreed to a four-year contract extension that includes two club options for the 2027 and ’28 seasons. According to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald, the deal is worth $18.75 million.
Whitlock, 25, debuted for Boston in 2021 and immediately shined as a multi-inning reliever.