"Whitlock returned to the bullpen this year and morphed into one of the most trustworthy and dependable relief pitchers the team has seen in years. As the designated setup man for Aroldis Chapman, he nearly always provided clean innings and allowed Chapman, in his very dominant season, to shut games down. We got a healthy Whitlock the entire year, and as a result the "good" was nearly everything."
"Most impressively, Whitlock was almost always able to have clean outings, even if he got himself into jams, and would come up clutch more often than not. This earned him the endearing nickname online of "Big C*ck Whitlock". And, off the field, Whitlock is just as great a guy, as he is one of the most omnipresent players at Red Sox charity events, particularly the visits to Boston Children's with the Jimmy Fund. The fanbase loves him, and for good reason."
Garrett Whitlock returned to the bullpen in 2025 and became a trustworthy setup reliever. He served as Aroldis Chapman's primary setup man and consistently provided clean innings that allowed Chapman to shut down games. Whitlock stayed healthy all season and produced overwhelmingly positive Statcast metrics. He frequently escaped jams and delivered clutch outs, earning an enthusiastic online nickname. He also maintained strong community presence through frequent charity visits. Whitlock's main limitation was his diminished effectiveness beyond one inning, which became clear during extended postseason usage in the Wild Card series.
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