Red Sox activate RHPs Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock from IL
The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list on Friday ahead of the team's three-game series against the New York Yankees.
In corresponding moves, reliever Phillips Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester, and reliever Matt Strahm went to the 15-day IL with a left wrist contusion.
Before heading to the IL with lower back inflammation in early June,