"Jordan Hicks is a pitcher who needs an offseason of work under his belt to be unlocked. James Tibbs got shipped off for Dustin May, which never really made sense to me because Dustin May also felt like a pitcher who needs an offseason of work to be unlocked, but he was on an expiring deal so I guess the Red Sox thought otherwise."
"Harrison is difficult to evaluate because he's bounced around from level to level so often. But he made 24 big league starts in 2024 and threw 124 innings. Every pitcher should really be considered two pitchers: one against lefties, and one against righties. Of course, the sum of the two parts determines one's overall ability, but breaking it down by side gives us a better picture."
Kyle Harrison arrived as a young, high-upside piece in the Rafael Devers trade and has been pressed into a key role amid many injured pitchers. He made 24 big-league starts in 2024 and threw 124 innings, complicating evaluation due to frequent level changes. Harrison profiles differently versus lefties and righties, with a two-pitch approach against left-handed hitters that includes early curveballs and four-seam fastballs to finish at-bats. Small sample sizes and lineup composition have influenced some outcomes. Given his developmental needs and the timing, limited usage in small samples is the preferred approach for the remainder of the season.
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