Whitlock (1-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings against the Brewers. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock was shelled Saturday and only picked up one strikeout. Whitlock has had an inconsistent start to 2023, with two starts allowing five runs and one start going seven innings and conceding just a single run. The 26-year-old has a 6.19 ERA in 16 innings this season.

Whitlock (1-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings in a 2-1 win over the Angels. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock's lone blemish came in the second inning on a leadoff double by Anthony Rendon and a two-out, RBI single by Brandon Drury. Aside from that, the young right-hander was superb through seven innings and earned his first win of the season. Whitlock was knocked around in his season debut, but he got back on track Sunday and will look to build off his strong performance during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for the finale of a three-game set in Baltimore.

Whitlock (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as Boston was steamrolled 7-2 by Tampa Bay, coughing up five runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Making his season debut after completing his recovery from hip surgery last September, Whitlock ran into the buzzsaw known as the undefeated Rays. The 26-year-old righty tossed 62 of 85 pitches for strikes and showed good control, but his command may not be quite there yet as Isaac Paredes, Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe all took him deep. Whitlock will look to rebound in his next outing, likely to come this weekend at home against the Angels.

Whitlock was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock is set to make his season debut Tuesday as he attempts to cool off the red-hot Rays. The right-hander pitched well on his rehab assignment, allowing just two runs with a 14:2 K:BB over 10 innings. Whitlock held a 4.15 ERA in nine starts last season versus a 2.75 ERA in 22 relief appearances.

Whitlock (hip) was in the Red Sox's clubhouse Saturday and said he's scheduled to pitch Tuesday against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old made his second minor-league rehab start Thursday and allowed just one run on one hit with eight strikeouts and one walk over six innings. Whitlock began the season on the shelf while finishing up his rehab from last September's hip surgery, but he's poised to make his season debut Tuesday in Tampa Bay.

Whitlock (hip) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out eight and walking one across six innings in a rehab outing with Double-A Portland on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock is still recovering from surgery on his hip that he underwent last September, but he is expected to make his season debut Tuesday at Tampa Bay. He's been sharp in two rehab appearances, completing 10 innings while allowing only two earned runs and punching out 14 between Boston's two highest minor-league affiliates. It's unclear if he'll be on a pitch count in his initial starts, but his ability to pitch deep into Thursday's outing is a positive sign.

Whitlock (hip) is likely to come off the 15-day injured list to make his season debut Tuesday against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock will make another rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, and assuming that outing goes well, he'll return from the IL and make his first start for the Red Sox at Tampa Bay. The right-hander underwent hip surgery in the offseason and the Red Sox have understandably been cautious in his recovery process. Managers should keep in mind that Whitlock may not be able to go deep in his early outings once back in action, but his stuff is good enough to provide fantasy relevance relatively quickly.

Whitlock (hip) is scheduled to pitch Thursday for Double-A Portland, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock, who had a successful outing for Triple-A Worcester on Friday , will make at least one more appearance. If there are no setbacks following his start for the Sea Dogs, Whitlock will be activated to join the Red Sox. His season debut will likely occur during Boston's four-game series in Tampa, which begins April 10.

Whitlock (hip) allowed one run over four innings in Friday's rehab start for Triple-A Worcester.

EDGE Analysis

Whitlock allowed six hits with a walk, and he struck out six. The right-hander is making his way back from hip surgery that he underwent last September, and it's encouraging to see some positive results and a full four frames. Whitlock is expected to make one more start at the Triple-A level, and if everything goes well he'll be back on the bump as soon as April 11 for a start against Tampa Bay.

Whitlock (hip) is scheduled to make a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Worcester, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he missed out on a spot on the Red Sox's Opening Day roster while he continues to build back up from the right hip surgery he underwent last September, Whitlock will take the hill for the Triple-A club's season opener. Abraham's report doesn't specify what his workload will look like with Worcester, but considering he covered four innings and 63 pitches in a minor-league game a week ago, the right-hander could push toward the 75-pitch range Friday. After Friday, Whitlock is expected to make one more start for Worcester on April 5 before coming off the 15-day injured list and making his season debut for Boston as soon as April 11 versus the Rays.