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Kristian Campbell, 2B, Red Sox: Less than two years after he was picked in the supplemental fourth round, Campbell signed a contract extension that covers his 2025-2032 seasons with club options that could include 2023 and 2034 as well. Alex Speier reports that Campbell will receive $60 million guaranteed ($56 million from 2025-2032 and a $4 million buyout if his 2023 team option is not exercised). This means the Red Sox have locked up one of the best prospects in baseball just days after they reached a contract extension with lefthander Garrett Crochet.

Campbell’s rise is nothing short of remarkable. He ranks as the No. 4 prospect in baseball, and was Baseball America's 2024 Minor League Player of the Year. He is hitting .400/.500/.750 in his first 24 MLB plate appearances. Because Campbell made his MLB debut before signing this extension, he remains eligible for the Prospect Performance Incentive (PPI) pick. If Campbell wins rookie of the year this season, he would earn the Red Sox a draft pick at the end of the first round. Jackson Chourio and Colt Keith were not PPI-eligible last season because they signed long-term contract extensions before making their MLB debuts. 

Just hours after agreeing to the extension, Campbell continued his hot start by going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Boston's win over the Orioles. He has emerged as one of the foundations of a new core on the horizon for the Red Sox.

Marcelo Mayer, SS, Red Sox: With Campbell making noise for the Red Sox and Roman Anthony putting together a multi-home run game during the opening weekend, Mayer needed to get in on the action. Over the last two days he’s done just that. Mayer homered on Tuesday and then homered again in his at-bat on Wednesday. He is now 5-for-17 through four games.

Jack Leiter, RHP, Rangers: Leiter was locked in on Wednesday, striking out six batters over five innings allowing one hit and no walks. He exited after five innings and 70 pitches due to a blister. The team said that his removal was precautionary, but it’s a situation to monitor going forward. Leiter sat 96-98 mph touching 99 mph at peak with above-average ride and some cut on his fastball. He threw primarily sliders, mixing two fastball shapes in addition to a curveball and changeup. If the blisters are not a reoccurring issue, Leiter looks poised for a breakout in 2025.

Jacob Wilson, SS, Athletics: Wilson hit the first home run of the Athletics' temporary tenure in Sacramento on Monday. He followed it up with three more hits on Wednesday to raise his average to .375 to go along with a seven-game hitting streak to open the season. Wilson is proving to be one of the best young hitters in baseball. He’s difficult to strikeout and can put the ball in play regardless of how pitchers attack him.

Matt Shaw, 3B, Cubs: Shaw turned in the first multi-hit game of his big league career on Wednesday. After a slow start over his first week, Shaw broke out going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBIs and a walk. Shaw was involved early and often in a blowout 10-2 win over the Athletics. Shaw is locked into the Cubs' everyday third base job and is capable of putting up lots of days like Wednesday throughout the season.

Chase Meidroth, INF, White Sox: Meidroth certainly didn't headline the return in the Garrett Crochet trade, but he could prove to be a savvy pickup. After spending all of 2024 at Triple-A, Meidroth has returned to the International League to begin 2025. He’s once again proving to be more than Triple-A pitching can handle. Meidroth has reached base in all five games to begin the season and has hits in four out of five contests. On Wednesday, Meidroth had his first multi-hit game of the season, slugging his second homer of the year in the process. Meidroth is 5-for-17 to begin the season with five walks. It’s only a matter of time until he debuts for the White Sox.

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Andrew Morris, RHP, Twins: Morris made noise all throughout camp as he showed improved stuff and command. He got off on the right foot on Wednesday, tossing five scoreless on five hits, a walk and four strikeouts. Morris sat 94-95 mph on his fastball touching 97 mph while mixing a low-90s cutter, a changeup, mid-70s curveball and an upper-80s sweeper. Morris is a name to keep an eye on in 2025 as he looks like the next Twins pitching prospect to breakout.

Quick Hits

Prospect news and notes from around baseball…

• Rockies OF Zac Veen went 2-for-5 with a triple, steal and four RBIs yesterday for Triple-A Albuquerque

• Colson Montgomery went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts for Triple-A Charlotte and is 1-for-20 with 15 strikeouts to open the season.

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