In January, Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock declared that 2025 was his “year of health.” It turned out to be much more than that, in part due to a different diet. Now, he hopes his best friend can come back just as strong. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

October 23, 2025 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Garrett Whitlock used healthier diet to fuel Red Sox rebirth, hopes best friend can come back just as strong In January, Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock declared that 2025 was his “year of health.” It turned out to be much more than that, in part due to a different diet. Now, he hopes his best friend can come back just as strong. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox C prospect who hits ball ‘surprisingly hard’ among 2026 breakout candidates A look at five Red Sox breakout prospect candidates who could see their prospect stock increase considerably in 2026. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week about the Red Sox? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox roster: Could Connor Wong’s spot be in jeopardy after down season, rookie’s surge? A year ago, the Red Sox faced big questions about their future behind the plate. Now? They might run it back with Carlos Narváez and Connor Wong in 2026. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Ex-Red Sox Mookie Betts going for fourth ring; how many years left on Dodgers contract? Ex-Red Sox star Mookie Betts has a chance to win his fourth World Series ring. Here's a look at his 2025 season and how many years remain on his Dodgers contract. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox roster: Aroldis Chapman will return to bullpen, could other free agents join him? Next up in our Red Sox roster analysis, a look at a Red Sox bullpen that will include Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock in 2026. Who else could join them? By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now