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
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).
Tyler Milliken of Section 10 Podcast wrote: “Garrett Whitlock has been activated off the paternity list and Tyler Uberstine has been sent down, per @ChrisCotillo.
Credit to Uberstine. He was put in a tough spot yesterday and was really solid. Definitely will be back at some point.”
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.
After the Brewers, the Red Sox will play their next series on April 10 when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after striking out during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Red Sox are coming off a year where they went 89-73.
They reached the 2025 MLB playoffs, but lost to Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Round.
The franchise last won a World Series Championship during the 2018 season.
Brewers Ahead Of Red Sox
The Brewers come into their series with Boston as the top team in the National League Central with a 7-2 record.
They are 2-1 in the three games they have played on the road.
Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Move Before Brewers Game