Top Red Sox prospects are slated for Major League debuts in 2025, and another highly regarded youngster could impact September games. Payton Tolle, a 22-year-old left-hander taken in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft, advanced from High-A Greenville to Triple-A Worcester after multiple promotions. Tolle allowed one run in 10 innings with 14 strikeouts across his last two starts for Worcester. Analysts have proposed both starter and high-leverage bullpen roles for Tolle, citing historical transitions like David Price's 2008 bullpen move. Team officials have not ruled him out as a potential call-up.
Payton Tolle, selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft, has been promoted multiple times this season. Starting his year at High-A Greenville, the 22-year-old left-hander has made his way up to Triple-A Worcester. In his last two starts for the WooSox, Tolle has allowed just one run in 10 innings, notching 14 strikeouts. Could he earn a further promotion: This time to Boston?
"I'm going to find it fascinating how long they keep him as a starter," Bradford explained, citing the 2008 example of David Price's role with the Rays (when the young left-hander was moved to the bullpen to help solidify Tampa's staff heading into the postseason). "He might be that guy," Bradford explained of Tolle as a high-powered reliever, "but ultimately you don't know. We might think he's best option to fill one of these gaps."
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