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The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they have claimed right-hander Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros. Speas was designated for assignment by Houston last week to create a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Bryan King. The #RedSox today claimed RHP Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. — Red Sox (@RedSox) … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Right-Hander After Astros DFA

It’s never easy being an MLB organization’s number-one prospect. With that tag comes increased expectations, a close-watching crowd, and a lot of pressure. But for Boston’s top prospect, Marcelo Mayer, none of that seems to be bothering him of late. Mayer is one of three Red Sox talents currently ranked in the top 30 of MLB.com’s prospect rankings, joining outfielder Roman … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospect Excelling

The Boston Red Sox continue to get good news this week. Not only are they playing their best baseball of the season, but they have activated catcher Connor Wong off the Paternity Leave List, according to Chris of MassLive.com. Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman and pitcher Isaiah Campbell were optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Wong missed the maximum three … [Read more...] about Red Sox Activate Catcher, Option Two Players to Worcester

The Boston Red Sox entered June with an even 29-29 record. It was a familiar situation for a club that has played .500 ball for most of the past two seasons. Since then, though, Boston has gone on a run, getting its record to a strong 43-37. If the season ended today, the Red Sox would be in the postseason. But despite that, Boston may still look to move on from some pieces at … [Read more...] about Red Sox May Shop Veteran Reliever Despite Recent Success

On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Triston Casas will begin swinging a bat this week. “There’s a good chance he’ll start swinging this week,” Cora said. “So we’ll get into the details tomorrow.” Casas underwent an MRI and is apparently ready to take the next step. He finally took some swings in the batting cage Wednesday, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. It … [Read more...] about Red Sox May Get One of Their Biggest Bats Back Soon

The Boston Red Sox have dealt with a multitude of injuries thus far this season. Starting pitchers Garrett Whitlock and Lucas Giolito are out for the season. Important rookies including Wilyer Abreu have missed time. High-paid piece Trevor Story has barely seen the field. First baseman Triston Casas hasn’t played in over two months. Boston, trying to plug many holes, has been … [Read more...] about Recent Free Agent Pickup is Helping the Injury Ridden Red Sox

Jeff Passan of ESPN has listed 13 teams with records over .500 who are in the playoff mix and who could make trades. He listed Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo as a legit trade target for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have been playing their best baseball of the season over the last two weeks. With the MLB trade deadline five weeks away, it’s unclear if the Red Sox … [Read more...] about Angels Versatile Infielder is An Obvious Trade Deadline Fit for Red Sox

The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves Monday afternoon. Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman, along with right-handers Isaiah Campbell and Josh Winckowski, were recalled from Triple-A Worcester. In order to make room on the roster, Boston starting catcher Connor Wong was placed on the paternity leave list in what is assumed to be a short absence. Pitchers Cam Booser and Brad … [Read more...] about Red Sox Veteran Catcher Recalled Among Flurry Of Roster Moves