Red Sox Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Red Sox system entering 2026.

The top of the Red Sox system is headlined by Payton Tolle, the hard-throwing lefthander who skyrocketed to the majors last season and figures to play a big role in Boston's future pitching plans.

Baseball America correspondent Alex Speier is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Tolle and the overall state of Boston's farm system.

Projected 2029 Red Sox Lineup

Catcher: Carlos Narváez (30)
First Base: Justin Gonzales (22)
Second Base: Marcelo Mayer (26)
Third Base: Dorian Soto (21)
Shortstop: Franklin Arias (23)
Left Field: Roman Anthony (25)
Center Field: Ceddanne Rafaela (28)
Right Field: Wilyer Abreu (30)
Designated Hitter: Kristian Campbell (27)

No. 1 Starter: Garrett Crochet (30)
No. 2 Starter: Payton Tolle (26)
No. 3 Starter: Kyson Witherspoon (24)
No. 4 Starter: Brayan Bello (30)
No. 5 Starter: Connelly Early (27)
Closer: Luis Perales (26)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Boston's Top 10, click here.

Red Sox Best Tools

Best Hitter: Franklin Arias
Best Power Hitter: Jhostynxon Garcia
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Justin Gonzales
Fastest Baserunner: Miguel Bleis
Best Athlete: Nelly Taylor
Best Fastball: Payton Tolle
Best Curveball: Connelly Early
Best Slider: Brandon Clarke
Best Changeup: Connelly Early
Best Control: Juan Valera
Best Defensive Catcher: Franklin Primera
Best Defensive Infielder: Marvin Alcantara
Best Infield Arm: Ahbram Liendo
Best Defensive Outfielder: Nelly Taylor
Best Outfield Arm: Justin Gonzales

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