While the Red Sox had a down season in the Major Leagues, their minor league system took a step up. It wasn’t enough to keep Chaim Bloom employed, but I think Brian O’Halloran and his leadership team have some depth to quickly rebuild their team if they choose.
The top is extremely strong, with Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Roman Anthony leading the system. But it doesn’t stop there. I’m very intrigued by their young pitchers. Luis Perales and Yordanny Monegro are exciting arms that need to learn to throw strikes. At worst, they will be helpful bullpen arms but have the stuff to pitch as mid-rotation starters, if not more.
Will all of these players make it to the Major Leagues? Of course not. Will all of the players who make it to the Major Leagues out of this group become Red Sox players? Definitely not. The Red Sox will likely use many of them as trade bait as they wheel and deal at the Major League level to add established veterans. That’s just the way they roll.
Prospect Snapshot
- Top Prospect: Marcelo Mayer
- Biggest Mover: Roman Anthony
- Biggest Disappointment: Mikey Romero
- Emerging Prospect: Yordanny Monegro
