"I think I was the worst guy on the roster last year," he said on Jan. 20 last year. "I've really got to step it up."
Given Whitlock's lengthy injury history, Boston seems to have decided it's best to keep him in the bullpen, as he sees success there.
Whitlock clearly defined his role when speaking with reporters at the Red Sox' "Fenway Fest" on Saturday. "Let's go back to the bullpen, baby," he said.
Boston and Whitlock alike are hoping that making him a permanent relief arm will help him return to his dominant 2021 self.
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