Second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell was anticipated to be a key a part of the Boston Red Sox future.
As an alternative, his time could have already come and gone. Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports reported that the Purple Sox are contemplating designating Campbell for project forward of the Nov. 17 deadline so as to add gamers to the 40-man roster earlier than the Rule V Draft.
Such a transfer would have been unthinkable two years in the past. Campbell was a consensus top-10 prospect heading into the 2025 season and signed an eight-year, $60 million contract extension with crew choices for 2033 and 2034. Campbell, infielder Marcelo Mayer and outfielder Roman Anthony have been considered future cornerstones of the franchise.
Change of surroundings could also be finest for Kristian Campbell, Purple Sox
Campbell struggled after a sizzling begin to his main league profession in 2025, posting a .223/.319/.345 batting line with six homers and 10 doubles in his 263 plate appearances earlier than being despatched to Triple-A on June 19. He has not appeared within the majors since, posting a .256/.383/.380 batting line with eight homers and 22 doubles in his 462 plate appearances in Worcester.
Campbell is not going to flip 25 years previous till the tip of June. He had been considered having a plus hit software, energy and velocity. Nonetheless, McWilliams famous that Campbell admitted to having misplaced confidence in himself as a result of his struggles within the majors and in Triple-A.
His age and pedigree as a former high prospect might make Campbell intriguing for different groups, particularly if the Purple Sox are prepared to pay a portion of his wage. He nonetheless has time to reside as much as his potential. In that case, he may very well be an ideal change-of-scenery candidate for one more crew that might be prepared to take an opportunity.
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