The Boston Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Marcus Phillips out of Tennessee with the 33rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. For those unfamiliar, the 33rd pick was part of the return for Quinn Priester from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Phillips going at No. 33 might be considered by some to be a slight reach. But for the Red Sox and their plans, it makes sense.
Let's get the most obvious point out of the way immediately. Phillips will sign under the slot value. That means the Red Sox will have more money to spend on players later in the draft.