Boston.com · Mar 23, 2025
Kristian Campbell reportedly ‘presumed’ to be Red Sox’ Opening Day second baseman
Kristian Campbell is only batting .174 this spring, but the Red Sox appear ready to name him their 2025 starting second baseman.Kristian Campbell seems poised to win the Red Sox’ starting second baseman job.
Boston appears ready to have him make his MLB debut on Opening Day against the Rangers in Texas next week, according to a report.
“The presumption around Red Sox camp is that he will be their second basemen [sic],” ESPN’s Buster Olney shared on X on Saturday.
Campbell, 22, has been competing with David Hamilton and Marcelo Mayer for second base this spring. Vaughn Grissom was also in the mix until he was optioned to Triple-A Worcester earlier this week.
