Red Sox lose another starter, place RHP Garrett Whitlock on 15-day injured list with oblique strain

BOSTON (AP) — Garrett Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox, the latest setback for their injury-depleted rotation. The right-hander has a left oblique strain that caused him to exit Tuesday night's outing against Cleveland after four innings. He allowed two runs and three hits. Red Sox manager Alex Cora called it a “slight strain.” “The hope is for him to be back as soon as possible. We've just got to be smart,” Cora said. To replace Whitlock on the rost