Payton Tolle - Joining Sox on Friday The Red Sox are expected to select Tolle's contract from Triple-A Worcester to start Friday's game against the Pirates, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Impact After beginning the season at High-A Greenville, Tolle has breezed through the Red Sox's farm system while posting a 3.04 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 91.2 total innings between three affiliates. With Richard Fitts sidelined with right arm neuritis, the 22-year-old Tolle will now get a chance to make his MLB debut during his first season as a professional ballplayer. He'll have a favorable matchup during his first appearance on the mound at Fenway Park against a low-scoring Pirates offense that ranks 30th in baseball with a .657 OPS.
AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE