Red Sox reportedly assign Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester

Kristian Campbell is reportedly heading to Worcester. (Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff)The Red Sox’s youth movement took a bit of a hit on Thursday afternoon.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Thursday that the Red Sox are optioning rookie Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester — with the 22-year-old infielder/outfielder looking for a reset after an extended slump.

By demoting Campbell, it opens the door for the Red Sox to add outfielder Wilyer Abreu back on the big-league roster after spending a stint on the injured list.

But Campbell might also need some time to right the ship down in the minor leagues in order to get his game back on track.

The promising prospect opened the 2025 season on a…