Speaking candidly about his 2023 performance, Garrett Whitlock
During Red Sox Winter Weekend on Saturday, Whitlock declared, “I think I was the worst guy on the team last year.” I’ll be the first to admit it. Thus, I believe I need to study it thoroughly. Alex Cora, or AC, would probably tell you that. Anyone who saw me the previous year would probably attest to that. I’ve placed a lot of pressure on myself to perform better.
The right-hander was out for 32 games due to an elbow bone bruise and spent 27 games on the injured list due to right elbow ulnar neuritis. Starting at the beginning of the 2023 season, he recorded a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 10 starts. Following his second arm injury, the Red Sox shifted him to the bullpen, but things didn’t get any better as he recorded a 4.95 ERA in 12 appearances (20 innings).
stated. I thus used it to my advantage. After taking a week break at the end of the season, I returned right away and started working out at the gym. Basically, that’s what I intended to accomplish: develop strength the proper
way. Just sort of concentrate on regaining the proper strength, muscles, and other attributes to help me stay as healthy as possible.
Following hip surgery at the conclusion of the 2022 season, Whitlock was sidelined for the 2022–2023 offseason. While still recovering from it, he actually started the first ten games of ’23 on the injured list
Whitlock explained that he was essentially ensuring that his shoulder was strong enough to handle any workload that came his way. Obviously, everything begins at the bottom. In order to be able to manage the entire 162, I really need to improve my legs, core, and other body parts.
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