Red Sox’s Garrett Whitlock commits to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
NY Post
Star Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock is the latest player who will be joining Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, he announced via Instagram on Saturday.
Through 62 appearances in relief this past season, Whitlock posted a 7-3 record with a 2.25 ERA and 91 strikeouts through 72 innings pitched while primarily serving as Boston’s setup man for closer Aroldis Chapman.
Whitlock has spent the entirety of his five-year MLB tenure with the Red Sox, holding a career 3.13 ERA through 165 appearances.
The 29-year-old was initially drafted by the Yankees in the 18th round of the 2017 MLB Draft before Boston later selected him during the 2020 Rule 5 draft.
Whitlock now joins a growing roster of stars who will represent the United States.
So far, the list includes Aaron Judge — who was named Team USA captain in April — and 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, as well as Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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