The Red Sox’ five-game losing streak hit a new low as they crumbled in the eighth, surrendering five runs en route to a 6-4 defeat — but the real drama? Star reliever Garrett Whitlock’s elbow inflammation sidelined him again. Though Whitlock downplays the severity, calling it “low concern,” his history of elbow woes — including surgery and missed time — makes this a red flag for fans and management alike. With the team already reeling, every update on Whitlock’s status feels like a ticking clock.

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