Red Sox prospect rankings are already beginning to look a lot different than they did one year ago.
Baseball America revealed its 2026 top 10 prospects for Boston this week, and a new wave of youngsters is emerging.
Left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle, whose exhilarating MLB debut in late August amidst Boston’s playoff push made him a household name in New England, headlines BA’s list at the No. 1 spot. MLB.com’s most recent, and final 2025, ranking has Tolle at No. 2.
Tolle’s speedy rise through the Red Sox’ minor league system in 2025 placed him in the periphery of fans.