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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 28: Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora speaks with members of the media during a press conference ahead of the MLB London Series games between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Boston Red Sox will host the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox are coming off an 8-6 loss to the San Diego Padres (at home) on Sunday.
Red Sox Announce Roster Move Before Brewers Game
GettyAlex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on June 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Before Monday’s series begins, the Red Sox have announced a roster move.
The Boston Red Sox wrote (via x): “The #RedSox today reinstated RHP Garrett Whitlock from the Paternity Leave List. To make room, Boston optioned RHP Tyler Uberstine to Triple-A Worcester.”
Uberstine’s Background
GettyTyler Uberstine #79 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Uberstine was picked in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has played in one career MLB game (this season).
The 26-year-old pitched 2.2 innings, allowing three hits, one earned run and one walk (with two strikeouts).
Whitlock’s Background
GettyGarrett Whitlock #22 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Whitlock is in his sixth MLB season (all with the Red Sox).
He has appeared in three games so far this season.
The 29-year-old is coming off a year where he went 7-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 62 games.
Red Sox Right Now
GettyManager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox enters the field prior to the MLB Monterrey Series between the Boston Red Sox and Sultanes de Monterrey at estadio Mobil Super on March 24, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico.
The Red Sox have gotten off to a very slow start to the 2026 MLB season.
They are currently the last-place team in the American League East with a 2-7 record in nine games.
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