{"id":130296,"date":"2025-12-14T11:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T11:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130296"},"modified":"2025-12-14T11:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T11:44:42","slug":"%e2%9a%a1-latest-update-2025-rule-5-draft-results-and-what-they-mean-for-the-red-sox-%e2%9a%a1-the-2025-rule-5-draft-has-concluded-and-the-boston-red-sox-%e2%9a%be%f0%9f%94%b4-are-digesting-the-res","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130296","title":{"rendered":"\u26a1 LATEST UPDATE: 2025 Rule 5 Draft Results and What They Mean for the Red Sox \u26a1  The 2025 Rule 5 Draft has concluded, and the Boston Red Sox \u26be\ud83d\udd34 are digesting the results, which could have a significant impact on the organization\u2019s roster and farm system \ud83d\udd25. Several promising players were selected by other teams, while Boston successfully protected key prospects from being taken, highlighting the delicate balance of talent management and roster strategy \u26a1."},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-25185\" class=\"post-25185 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full\" title=\"2025 MLB Spring Breakout\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5000,h_2812\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/14\/01kc4zzmma5apm95zc2w.jpg\" alt=\"2025 MLB Spring Breakout\" width=\"5000\" height=\"2812\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"2025 MLB Spring Breakout\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>2025 MLB Spring Breakout | Maddie Malhotra\/Boston Red Sox\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1 odesa-article-main\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<div class=\"article-content [&amp;_p]:leading-[30px] [&amp;_p]:md:leading-[28px] [&amp;_li]:leading-[30px] [&amp;_li]:md:leading-[28px]\">\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">MLB\u2019s 2025 Rule 5 Draft happened on the afternoon of December 10 during the annual Winter Meetings. Players who signed with their club at 18 years old must be added to the 40-man roster within five seasons, and players who signed at 19 or later need to be added within four seasons to avoid becoming available to other clubs in the Rule 5 Draft.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_4_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CKTfv6adupEDFaLLFgUd5WgAfA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6488965975596503\" data-ad-slot=\"8509207725\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_1_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_1\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;gdpr_consent=CQaxgwAQaxgwAEsACBENCEFoAP_gAEPgAAQAK1IB_C7EbCFCiDJ3IKMEMAhHABBAYsAwAAYBAwAADBIQIAQCgkEYBASAFCACCAAAKASBAAAgCAAAAUAAIAAVAABAAAwAIBAIIAAAgAAAAEAIAAAACIAAEQCAAAAEAEAAkAgAAAIASAAAAAAAAACBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAQAAQAAAAAAAiAAAAAAAABAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAQR2QD-F2I2EKFEGCuQUYIYBCuACAAxYBgAAwCBgAAGCQgQAgFJIIkCAEAIEAAEAAAQAgCAABQEBAAAIAAAAAqAACAABgAQCAQQIABAAAAgIAAAAAAEQAAIgEAAAAIAIABABAAAAQAkAAAAAAAAAECAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEABgAAAAAABEAAAAAAAACAQIAAA&amp;addtl_consent=2~61.89.122.161.184.196.230.314.442.445.494.550.576.827.1029.1033.1046.1047.1051.1097.1126.1166.1301.1342.1415.1725.1765.1942.1958.1987.2068.2072.2074.2107.2213.2219.2223.2224.2328.2331.2387.2416.2501.2567.2568.2575.2657.2686.2778.2869.2878.2908.2920.2963.3005.3023.3100.3126.3219.3234.3235.3253.3309.3731.6931.8931.13731.15731.33931~dv.&amp;client=ca-pub-6488965975596503&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=8509207725&amp;adk=2913066804&amp;adf=3835274855&amp;pi=t.ma~as.8509207725&amp;w=820&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1765678596&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportnika.linkxtop.com%2F%25E2%259A%25A1-latest-update-2025-rule-5-draft-results-and-what-they-mean-for-the-red-sox-%25E2%259A%25A1-lt%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawOrge5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLamVlZXprbmI2TUtrQVlzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlAqioJK5ndIqrVmqBe6izr-aFLTwSmqcGiUuBzar_W-nyIFJc0i3xwF3bBd_aem_yir1RkXM--jkdgdEyF7_3g&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;aieuf=1&amp;aicrs=1&amp;uach=WyJtYWNPUyIsIjE1LjcuMiIsImFybSIsIiIsIjE0My4wLjc0OTkuNDIiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjE0My4wLjc0OTkuNDIiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTQzLjAuNzQ5OS40MiJdLFsiTm90IEEoQnJhbmQiLCIyNC4wLjAuMCJdXSwwXQ..&amp;abgtt=6&amp;dt=1765712558700&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=10255&amp;idt=490&amp;shv=r20251211&amp;mjsv=m202512100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D5ea5856f9ec492a6%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DALNI_MZ8INvLCfjjvJlqGOW_pZWGLM4F6A&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001288bf9ede79%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DALNI_MaGwBrElrNS-63Xr29Xoh0fD0ARtg&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D8c8c4674110155a2%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DAA-Afjb97pq7XZkXxLQ599yyAzaR&amp;prev_fmts=0x0&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=8704828379020&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=956&amp;u_w=1470&amp;u_ah=846&amp;u_aw=1470&amp;u_cd=30&amp;u_sd=2&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=165&amp;ady=964&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=722&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=3019&amp;eid=31095904%2C31096042%2C95376241%2C95376582%2C95378749%2C95379484%2C95379897%2C42533294%2C95380207&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=8511142364563042&amp;tmod=46687722&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C37%2C0%2C37%2C1470%2C37%2C1470%2C843%2C1470%2C722&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeE%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;plas=130x648_l%7C130x648_r&amp;bz=1&amp;pgls=CAEaAzYuOQ..&amp;ifi=2&amp;uci=a!2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=494\" name=\"aswift_1\" width=\"820\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!2\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">It was an unsurprisingly busy event for the Boston Red Sox. They lost some prospects and gained a few more. There was a shock name taken and a handful of players who,\u00a0surprisingly, stayed in the organization.\u00a0Here\u2019s a breakdown of their acquisitions, including a surprising trade, and losses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Who the Red Sox lost in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Chicago White Sox used the second pick in the major league portion of the Rule 5 Draft to take a pitcher from the Red Sox. It was only draft pick in the major league portion used on a prospect in Boston\u2019s organization.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The White Sox selected Jedixson Paez,\u00a0formerly the Red Sox\u2019s No. 18 prospect. The right-handed pitcher has plenty of potential. However, Paez threw only 19 1\/3 innings last year, all in High-A. The 21-year-old has yet to even appear in a Double-A game.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_5\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_5_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CIjY0KadupEDFS7IFgUdN7MexA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6488965975596503\" data-ad-slot=\"5745057986\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;gdpr_consent=CQaxgwAQaxgwAEsACBENCEFoAP_gAEPgAAQAK1IB_C7EbCFCiDJ3IKMEMAhHABBAYsAwAAYBAwAADBIQIAQCgkEYBASAFCACCAAAKASBAAAgCAAAAUAAIAAVAABAAAwAIBAIIAAAgAAAAEAIAAAACIAAEQCAAAAEAEAAkAgAAAIASAAAAAAAAACBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAQAAQAAAAAAAiAAAAAAAABAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAQR2QD-F2I2EKFEGCuQUYIYBCuACAAxYBgAAwCBgAAGCQgQAgFJIIkCAEAIEAAEAAAQAgCAABQEBAAAIAAAAAqAACAABgAQCAQQIABAAAAgIAAAAAAEQAAIgEAAAAIAIABABAAAAQAkAAAAAAAAAECAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEABgAAAAAABEAAAAAAAACAQIAAA&amp;addtl_consent=2~61.89.122.161.184.196.230.314.442.445.494.550.576.827.1029.1033.1046.1047.1051.1097.1126.1166.1301.1342.1415.1725.1765.1942.1958.1987.2068.2072.2074.2107.2213.2219.2223.2224.2328.2331.2387.2416.2501.2567.2568.2575.2657.2686.2778.2869.2878.2908.2920.2963.3005.3023.3100.3126.3219.3234.3235.3253.3309.3731.6931.8931.13731.15731.33931~dv.&amp;client=ca-pub-6488965975596503&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=5745057986&amp;adk=3892974705&amp;adf=3044586131&amp;pi=t.ma~as.5745057986&amp;w=820&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1765678596&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportnika.linkxtop.com%2F%25E2%259A%25A1-latest-update-2025-rule-5-draft-results-and-what-they-mean-for-the-red-sox-%25E2%259A%25A1-lt%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawOrge5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLamVlZXprbmI2TUtrQVlzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlAqioJK5ndIqrVmqBe6izr-aFLTwSmqcGiUuBzar_W-nyIFJc0i3xwF3bBd_aem_yir1RkXM--jkdgdEyF7_3g&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;aieuf=1&amp;aicrs=1&amp;uach=WyJtYWNPUyIsIjE1LjcuMiIsImFybSIsIiIsIjE0My4wLjc0OTkuNDIiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjE0My4wLjc0OTkuNDIiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTQzLjAuNzQ5OS40MiJdLFsiTm90IEEoQnJhbmQiLCIyNC4wLjAuMCJdXSwwXQ..&amp;abgtt=6&amp;dt=1765712558700&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=10255&amp;idt=499&amp;shv=r20251211&amp;mjsv=m202512100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D5ea5856f9ec492a6%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DALNI_MZ8INvLCfjjvJlqGOW_pZWGLM4F6A&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001288bf9ede79%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DALNI_MaGwBrElrNS-63Xr29Xoh0fD0ARtg&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D8c8c4674110155a2%3AT%3D1762935889%3ART%3D1765628923%3AS%3DAA-Afjb97pq7XZkXxLQ599yyAzaR&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C820x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=8704828379020&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=956&amp;u_w=1470&amp;u_ah=846&amp;u_aw=1470&amp;u_cd=30&amp;u_sd=2&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=165&amp;ady=1617&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=722&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=3019&amp;eid=31095904%2C31096042%2C95376241%2C95376582%2C95378749%2C95379484%2C95379897%2C42533294%2C95380207&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=8511142364563042&amp;tmod=46687722&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C37%2C0%2C37%2C1470%2C37%2C1470%2C843%2C1470%2C722&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeE%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;plas=130x648_l%7C130x648_r&amp;bz=1&amp;pgls=CAEaAzYuOQ..&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=500\" name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"820\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Chicago isn\u2019t seen as a massively talented roster, but this pick feels bold.\u00a0Paez has the talent to perform in the majors\u00a0given time, but I don\u2019t know if he\u2019ll be ready on Opening Day. Boston could get its prospect back at some point in 2026.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Red Sox lost three more pitchers in the minor league portion of the draft \u2014 Eybersson Polanco, Alvaro Mejias, and Jonathan Brand were all taken.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Polanco is a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher who posted a 5.23 ERA, .248 BAA, and 1.50 WHIP in 36 games in Single-A in 2025. He struck out 71 batters compared to 31 walks in 62 innings. Polanco was taken by the Los Angeles Angels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_6\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_6_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CKe-5KadupEDFXu1KQMdCGwANw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Mejias is also a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher who hasn\u2019t appeared in a game since 2023 (when he threw 2\/3 innings in the FCL). He\u2019s going to the Tampa Bay Rays.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Brand is a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher who posted a 3.16 ERA, .225 BAA, and 1.21 WHIP in 33 games between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. He struck out 59 batters compared to 20 walks in 51 1\/3 innings. Brand is headed to the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Who the Red Sox acquired in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Boston technically didn\u2019t make a pick in the major league portion of the Draft, but they did add someone. They traded utility prospect Justin Riemer to the Athletics\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/athletics\/onsi\/draft\/a-s-take-right-hander-from-san-francisco-giants-in-rule-5-draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/athletics\/onsi\/draft\/a-s-take-right-hander-from-san-francisco-giants-in-rule-5-draft\" aria-label=\"for their selection of Ryan Watson - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">for their selection of Ryan Watson\u00a0<\/a>from the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_7\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_7_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_4\" data-google-query-id=\"CLm286adupEDFdCL6QUdpWsn9Q\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Watson is a right-handed reliever who posted a 4.26 ERA, .278 BAA, and 1.46 WHIP in 46 games in Triple-A in 2025. The 28-year-old struck out 64 batters compared to 16 walks in 50 2\/3 innings. He picked up nine saves and had three holds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Watson\u2019s high strikeout numbers and low walks definitely gives the Red Sox something to work with. They\u2019ve had success with Rule 5 relievers in the past (Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten are prime examples).<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Red Sox added three more prospects in the minor league portion of the draft. First was left-handed pitcher Caden Vire from the Milwaukee Brewers. Vire is a 22-year-old who made five appearances in Single-A last season. The lefty posted a 19.64 ERA, .167 BAA, and 3.27 WHIP in 3 2\/3 innings. He struck out seven batters but walked 10.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_8\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_8_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_5\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ3HhqedupEDFTuFpgMdSRkyNg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_4__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Vire is listed at 6\u20196\u201d, 170 lbs. There\u2019s plenty of projection in his frame, and the Red Sox could absolutely do wonders with him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Next was first baseman Matt Lloyd. The 29-year-old has appeared in games at second base, third base, left field, and right field. However, his most common spot is first base. Lloyd gives the Red Sox some much-needed depth in Triple-A, especially at a barren first base position.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Lloyd is a left-handed hitter who slashed .272\/.364\/.434 with 18 doubles, one triple, and eight home runs in 78 games in Triple-A in 2025. He drove in 50 runs, scored 39 more, and stole seven bases.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Raudelis Martinez was the final pick of the Rule 5 draft for Boston. The 23-year-old catcher appeared in 74 games in High-A last season. Martinez slashed .239\/.339\/.317 with seven doubles and four home runs. The left-handed hitter drove in 38 runs, scored 20 more, and stole two bases. Martinez struck out 40 times and walked 36, showing a good eye and good contact rate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_9\" class=\"mm-slot-content\">\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_2_9_slot0\" data-gpid=\"23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_6\" data-google-query-id=\"COO3nqedupEDFbey6QUdTZ0OFQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_23162276296\/fansided\/mlb\/bosoxinjection.com\/inarticle_d_5__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Red Sox came into the offseason desperately needing catchers in their minor league system. 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