Payton Tolle - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

7 K's in 3 IP - and 5 in a row?! Tolle makes electric case for rotation FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Payton Tolle fired a fastball at 100.4 mph for one punchout, stuck the landing on a curveball for a called strike three,...

12 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Likely bound for Triple-A Tolle is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Worcester to begin the season if frontrunner Johan Oviedo wins the final spot in Boston's rotation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com repor...

Impact Tolle is one of the organization's top prospects and made his MLB debut last year, but he's not likely to secure a place in the Opening Day rotation given how well the Red Sox improved their rotation during the offseason. The improved rotation depth serves an additional purpose for Boston, as it should allow the organization to secure an additional year of service time for Tolle, as long as he spends at least 46 days in the minors this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Tolle allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over two innings in Saturday's spring game against the Twins.

Impact Tolle relied heavily on his four-seamer to kick off the Grapefruit League season for Boston, but he also mixed in secondary offerings, which is the team's goal for the left-hander. He also tossed sinkers, curves, changeups, cutters and one slider among his 20 offerings (13 strikes). The one run allowed was a Royce Lewis home run off his fastball, after he couldn't put Lewis away with a changeup. Other than that, it was a fine outing for the 23-year-old, who began the competition for the final spot in the rotation that also features Johan Oviedo, Connelly Early and two veterans that didn't throw a pitch in 2025, Kutter Crawford (wrist) and Patrick Sandoval.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

The key for Tolle to win Boston's 5th starter spot? Secondary command FORT MYERS, Fla. -- What did lefty fireballer Payton Tolle's offseason development look like? “Actually, nothing. I just threw fastballs the...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Fenway Insider: First base depth options with Romy Gonzalez sidelined, Triston Casas update MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps a busy Monday at JetBlue Park, which included live batting practice from Garrett Crochet and Payton Tolle and...

FEBRUARY 16 • MASSLIVE.COM

Houck celebrates significant milestone in recovery from Tommy John FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Two days shy of the six-month anniversary of undergoing Tommy John surgery, Tanner Houck experienced joy from the act of...

FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Looking to protect fastball Tolle plans to mix in more secondary offerings so that hitters don't sit on his fastball, Christoper Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Tolle's 96.7 mph fastball had a perceived speed of 98.7 due to extension and ride. It can be a weapon for the young left-hander, but opponents were able to hit the pitch, going 13-for-46 (.283) against it with a .565 slugging percentage in 2025. That's likely due to Tolle's heavy reliance on the offering, which he threw 64.1 percent of the time. "So having something (else) that I could throw for strikes, it's gonna have some velo difference and get guys just a little bit behind on the fastball," he said. Tolle feels his changeup, which he threw just 6.9 percent of the time, can be featured more often in 2026. There's a good chance he'll be given the opportunity to mix in his secondary offerings at Triple-A Worcester, but Tolle will compete for the fifth spot in the rotation with Kutter Crawford, Connelly Early, Johan Oviedo and Patrick Sandoval.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diving into Red Sox pitchers Brayan Bello, Payton Tolle deepening their arsenals The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation could be nearly unrecognizable by Opening Day. Garrett Crochet will, of course, still lead the bunch...

FEBRUARY 13 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Craig Breslow Reaffirms Commitment To Two Pitchers Following Red Sox-Brewers Trade Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the status of both Connelly Early and Payton Tolle following Monday's trade.

FEBRUARY 9 • NESN.COM

These Red Sox prospects could crack the Top 100 soon The Red Sox claimed four spots on MLB Pipeline's preseason Top 100 Prospects list in left-hander Payton Tolle, shortstop Franklin Arias, lef...

JANUARY 29 • MLB.COM

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

How many bananas did he eat?? Tolle has stories, sound effects at Fenway Fest Payton Tolle held court at the Red Sox Fenway Fest this weekend, and it's easy to see why he's quickly becoming a fan favorite in Boston. To...

JANUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Red Sox Prospect Looking Forward To Sticking In Majors - NESN.com Down the stretch in 2025, the Boston Red Sox relied on prospects to carry their pitching staff. Injuries to Lucas Giolito, Dustin May and Ri...

JANUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Red Sox's Payton Tolle MLB's Best Lefty Pitching Prospect? A pair of Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospects made their MLB debuts in 2025: Payton Tolle and Connelly Early.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • NESN.COM

After rocketing to Majors in '25, Tolle is ready to take next step The arrival of Payton Tolle to Fenway Park a mere 13 months after he was drafted felt unusually sudden, but also welcome to a fanbase that s...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Red Sox Teammates Approve Of Sonny Gray's 'Hate The Yankees' Comments Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong and starting pitcher Payton Tolle approved of new teammate Sonny Gray's comments on the New York Yankees.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

What’s Next: How Sonny Gray's Trade Impacts the Red Sox, Cardinals, Pitcher Market

The Red Sox get a solid No. 2 starter for their rotation and the Cardinals begin what looks like a reset. Here's what next after Sonny Gray'...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: How Sonny Gray's Trade Impacts the Red Sox, Cardinals, Pitcher Market

Proposed Red Sox trade deals Payton Tolle, two other top prospects for $15.5 million two-time All-Star ace to create 1-2 punch with Garrett Crochet | Sporting News This might be a bit of an overpay, but it could be worth it in the long run.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Brandon Clarke could be a breakout prospect in 2026 A little over a year after the 2024 Draft, the Red Sox have to be pleased with their early returns. First-rounder Braden Montgomery became a...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

For Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, 'what if' becomes reality with Red Sox in postseason - The Boston Globe The lefthanders, success stories in the club's revamped pitching development, made an unexpected rise to the majors this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox 2025 Wild Card roster announced: Connelly Early and Payton Tolle make the cut; nine players total have playoff experience Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Red Sox Announce 2025 Minor League Honorees - NESN.com The minor league season is over, and the Boston Red Sox are recognizing their prospects. On Thursday, they announced the winners of six mino...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • NESN.COM

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

The Yankees are back in first in the East, the Guardians have the Central to themselves, Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge made homer history and...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

Crochet pitches 8 sharp innings, Yoshida and Narváez homer as Red Sox beat slumping Blue Jays 7-1

Garrett Crochet pitched eight shutout innings, Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narváez homered, and the Boston Red Sox beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 7-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Lowe hits 30th homer as Rays beat Red Sox 7-3 to finish 41-40 at Steinbrenner Field

Brandon Lowe hit his 30th home run of the season and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

What’s Next: How Sonny Gray's Trade Impacts the Red Sox, Cardinals, Pitcher Market

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

Crochet pitches 8 sharp innings, Yoshida and Narváez homer as Red Sox beat slumping Blue Jays 7-1

Lowe hits 30th homer as Rays beat Red Sox 7-3 to finish 41-40 at Steinbrenner Field