One of the Red Sox’s most promising prospects is on the cusp of the big leagues.
According to Tommy Cassell of the Telegram & Gazette, Boston’s top pitching prospect Payton Tolle is getting promoted to Triple-A Worcester after a dominant showing with Double-A Portland.
Tolle, 22, had a short stint with the Sea Dogs — logging just six games (five starts) with Portland. But the southpaw was lights out against elevated competition, posting a 1.67 ERA and 0.741 WHIP over 27 innings of work. During those 27 innings, Tolle struck out 37 batters and walked just seven.