Despite how long it took for the Boston Red Sox to call up their top prospects when they looked ready for the majors, young players around the league are bucking the tradition of taking years to develop before they reach The Show.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching phenom Paul Skenes spent just one full season in the minor leagues before he was called up. A's first baseman Nick Kurtz, 22, played just 33 minor league games between 2024-25 before he made his major league debut.
Red Sox 2025 first-round draft pick Kyson Witherspoon could be among the next to join them.