"For fans, Spring Training tends to be about two things: the new guys and the rookies. But in the case of the 2026 Red Sox, a few of the big new names will be off playing in the World Baseball Classic (Ranger Suárez and Willson Contreras) while another (Sonny Gray) is more of a known commodity. Meanwhile, the club doesn't really have any unknown rookies in camp this season, though there are plenty of young guys who still have questions to answer."
"So here's what I'll have my eye on this spring: Will either Connelly Early or Payton Tolle force themselves into the rotation? Is Johan Oviedo a diamond in the rough? Is Caleb Durbin better than I think? (I do not think he's that good!) Will Marcelo Mayer take a step up with the bat? Will Kristian Campbell take a step up with everything?"
Spring Training opens with several notable absences as Ranger Suárez and Willson Contreras participate in the World Baseball Classic while Sonny Gray is an established addition. The Red Sox have few unknown rookies in camp but possess multiple young players with outstanding questions about their roles. The rotation battle includes Connelly Early and Payton Tolle as potential candidates to force their way into starting jobs. Johan Oviedo remains a prospect who could emerge unexpectedly. Caleb Durbin faces skepticism about his ceiling. Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell are both players to watch for offensive and all-around developmental jumps.
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