This is the second installation of the Prospect Watch, where we provide weekly updates and analysis of the top prospects in the Red Sox system.
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The Red Sox, at 78-84, finished the 2015 season in last place in the AL East for the third time in the last four years, and one cause was their bullpen.
As the Red Sox opened camp, questions remained regarding who would make up the roster and what roles they would fill, resulting in multiple roster battles.
As the Red Sox opened up Spring Training, many questions remained regarding who would fill out the 25-man roster and what role each player would have.
This is the second installation of the Prospect Watch, where we provide weekly updates and analysis of the top prospects in the Red Sox system.
While Roenis Elias is making his debut tomorrow as a starter, he may be a better option than Tommy Layne as the second left-hander in the Red Sox bullpen.
Entering Spring Training, there were a lot of questions about what the Red Sox 25-man roster would look like, as well as the roles on the roster.
The Red Sox have 10 of their top 30 prospects in camp this Spring. Here is how they have fared so far.
Although 7 of the 9 Opening Day starters took the field, the Red Sox only needed Mookie Betts to defeat Boston College 6-0 in the team's first game of 2016.
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell recently spoke with the media, providing insight on how he views the current roster and potential competitions in camp.
While the Red Sox will have a strong starting lineup this season, their bench will be needed more than ever if they want to go from last-to-first again.
Red Sox pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in 12 days, so it's time to start thinking about the questions that still exist within that group.
Rick Porcello had a rough first season with the Boston Red Sox, but his contract doesn't look as bad when compared to what other pitchers have received.