The Boston Red Sox have one of the most revered farm systems in baseball. Most publications contribute their high rankings to the "Big Three" of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, and Marcelo Mayer.
That trio could graduate from prospect status this season. If that happens, does Boston's farm system fall off a cliff? Who is left to keep them afloat?
Anthony, Campbell, and Mayer are the three prospects in the system who are mentioned the most. There's a good reason for that. Anthony and Campbell are top-five prospects in the sport, with Mayer barely falling behind them. That doesn't mean those three are all Boston has to boast, though.
The Red Sox traded away two top-100 prospects (Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery) when they acquired Garrett Crochet. They still have another top-100 guy in Franklin Arias.
What will the Boston Red Sox farm system look like after the Big Three reach the majors?
Arias is a right-handed hitting shortstop who looked fantastic in his Low-A debut towards the tail-end of the 2024 season. The 19-year-old was a high priority when he arrived in Salem, and he didn't disappoint.
After Arias, there are interesting names like pitcher Luis Perales, who was nearly a top-50 prospect before needing Tommy John surgery and inexplicably falling off the lists. Perales won't pitch in 2025, but he's still one of the best pitching prospects in baseball.
Franklin Arias collected a pair of knocks in the @SalemRedSox victory on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/945P9jVxde
— Red Sox Player Development (@RedSoxPlayerDev) September 9, 2024
Several prospects could realistically leap into the top 100 in 2025 as well. Miguel Bleis was on the list at one point. He's struggled at times, but we've also seen the right-handed hitting outfielder showcase his elite speed, defense, and some power potential.
Yoeilin Cespedes was considered a bigger name than Franklin Arias last year. He was promoted to Low-A before Arias, but an injury kept him from ever playing at the level. Expect to see the shortstop put up big numbers next to Arias in the lineup.
Jhostynxon Garcia enjoyed a breakout 2024 season and is now in Double-A hitting tanks. A right-handed hitting outfielder with great defense and elite power? Yes, please.
What about his brother, Johanfran Garcia? Seen as the better prospect between the two heading into 2024, the right-handed hitting catcher dominated the first month of the season in Low-A before an injury ended his season. Garcia slashed .385/.467/.596 in 14 games last year. He'll rake.
Mikey Romero was healthy last year and showed more power than many expected. Another left-handed hitting shortstop might not get people too excited, but he was a first-round pick for a reason. Romero will only be 21 for the 2025 season and could spend some time in Triple-A.
Those are just a few names. We haven't even talked about Conrad Cason, Allan Castro, Jedixson Paez, Yordanny Monegro, Nelly Taylor, and plenty of others. However, we'd be here all day if we mentioned every potential standout in Boston's farm system.
The Red Sox will take a hit in the rankings when the big three graduate. However, they can rebuild quickly. The talent is there.