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Red Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock From 15-Day Injured List

The Red Sox and Mets are both activating key players from their injured lists, setting the stage for crucial late-season games.

By · Published August 30, 2026 at 01:28 UTC · Updated August 30, 2026 at 03:24 UTC

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The Red Sox activated Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list. The move was announced during their series against the Yankees. Whitlock threw a clean inning in his return. The Red Sox also demoted a 27-year-old player during the series. The Mets activated Juan Soto from the injured list.

Soto skipped his rehab assignment, surprising many. The Mets optioned Eric Wagaman to Triple-A to make room for Soto. The Mets defeated the Astros 6-2 in their most recent game. The Boston Globe and heavy.com both noted that Whitlock could return to the Red Sox bullpen as soon as this weekend’s trip to New York. The New York Post and SNY both covered the Mets' activation of Soto and the corresponding roster move.

The Bergen Record covered Soto's views on the Mets' closing stretch and his use off injury. The Red Sox and Mets are both in the midst of crucial late-season games. The Red Sox are facing the Yankees, while the Mets are playing the Astros. Both teams have activated key players from their injured lists, which could significantly impact their performances in these games.

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Quick answers

Who did the Red Sox activate from the injured list?

The Red Sox activated Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list.

Who did the Mets activate from the injured list?

The Mets activated Juan Soto from the injured list.

What move did the Mets make to accommodate Soto's return?

The Mets optioned Eric Wagaman to Triple-A to make room for Soto.

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