MLB Pipeline released its updated prospect rankings ahead of the 2025 season. That means we have a new top 30 list for the Boston Red Sox.
Who were the biggest movers on the list, and how excited should fans be to watch these potential stars?
Let's start by pointing out that the top of the rankings shouldn't shock anyone. Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, and Marcelo Mayer occupy the top three slots. Anthony and Campbell are fighting for Opening Day roster spots. Mayer has yet to appear in a Triple-A game, so he'll likely start the year there, but he could be in the majors this season. Not much needs to be said about those three.
Franklin Arias comes in at No. 4. He's the other prospect in the system on the top 100 list. The right-handed hitting shortstop impressed in his run late in the season in Low-A.
Luis Perales rounds out the top five. He was a top 100 prospect before an injury last season led to him getting Tommy John surgery. When he's healthy, expect to see the righty back on the lists.
What does the future of the Red Sox look like according to updated rankings?
The two eye-popping names in the top 10 are Jhostynxon Garcia and Dorian Soto. Garcia lands at No. 6. The right-handed hitting outfielder showcased incredible power and a great glove last season. He went from Low-A to Double-A in a single season. It's great to see MLB giving him some love.
Soto is one of the newest prospects in the system. The Red Sox signed the 17-year-old out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15. The switch-hitting shortstop has intriguing tools, and apparently, the folks at MLB are impressed.
David Sandlin and Connelly Early come in at No. 9 and 10, respectively. Both pitchers will start the year in Double-A and could find themselves in Worcester by the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Hunter Dobbins is ranked at No. 13 and is already in Triple-A. He should make an impact in the majors this season.
Mikey Romero provides the pop 💥
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 6, 2025
The 2022 first-rounder (BOS No. 11) tallies an RBI double and a 412-foot big fly for the @RedSox. pic.twitter.com/GLdXVenYjJ
Former first-round pick Mikey Romero is Boston's No. 11 prospect. Romero saw a healthy stretch last year, and the left-handed hitting shortstop showed off serious power. He's added muscle this offseason, and we could see more home runs in Double-A.
No. 15 is Justin Gonzales, a massive (6'4", 210 lbs) outfielder/first baseman. The right-handed hitter has yet to make it to Low-A, but he's shown he can mash in the DSL.
Payton Tolle and Conrad Cason are No. 16 and 17. Tolle is a left-handed pitcher who was Boston's second-round pick in 2024. Cason is a right-handed pitcher and shortstop who was Boston's eighth-round pick in the same draft. Tolle could climb quickly, and Cason may soon be the most exciting prospect in the Red Sox organization.
Juan Valera (No. 18), Dalvinson Reyes (No. 19), and Jedixson Paez (No. 20) are next. All three are pitchers who offer a little something different. There's plenty of arm talent low in the minor leagues for the Red Sox.
Nelly Taylor, No. 21, is poised to break out thanks to his incredible defense in the outfield, great speed, and bat that showed potential (especially after being promoted to High-A).
Yordanny Monegro is No. 23 and could rise fast. He'll likely start the year in Double-A and is one of the most electric pitchers in the system.
Johanfran Garcia (younger brother of Jhostynxon Garcia) lands at No. 25. He was destroying Low-A pitching (.385/.467/.596 slash line in 14 games) before a serious knee injury ended his season. The right-handed hitting catcher could climb back up the rankings if he's healthy.
Fans should be excited for the major league team and the prospects of a serious playoff run in 2025. That doesn't mean they can't also be excited for the future, though. Luckily for them, the Red Sox have players at every level to keep things interesting.