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Boston Red Sox Mock Draft

Major League Baseball Mock Draft • 2026 Season

Boston Red Sox Draft Analysis

Heading into the draft, the Boston Red Sox find themselves in a pivotal position to address significant roster gaps, particularly in their infield and pitching staff. With Xander Bogaerts departing via free agency and questions surrounding the long-term viability of their current shortstop depth, bolstering the middle infield becomes a priority. Additionally, the rotation requires fresh arms to complement and support their existing talent, aiming to improve their overall pitching depth and effectiveness in a competitive AL East.

Two prospects that stand out for the Red Sox are Roch Cholowsky and Liam Peterson. Cholowsky, as the consensus top college shortstop, offers elite defensive skills combined with a polished bat, making him an ideal candidate to fill the void left at shortstop and providing immediate impact. On the other side, Peterson stands out as the top college pitcher in this draft class, showcasing a high-ceiling as a potential SP2. His ability to command his pitches could provide the Red Sox with much-needed stability in their starting rotation for years to come.

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How the Boston Red Sox Mock Draft Works

Predict the players you think the Sox will select in the Major League Baseball Draft, in the exact order you expect them to be picked.

You can select up to 5 players from the prospect pool. Add your reasoning for each pick to make your case, then share your Boston Red Sox mock draft on social media before draft day.

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2025 Record

Boston Red Sox

BOS
89-7354.9%
Wins89
Losses73
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Draft History

103 picks · 19912025

27y
20251

Kyson Witherspoon

Oklahoma

Pitcher
20234

Kristian Campbell

Georgia Tech

Shortstop
20235

Connelly Early

Virginia

Pitcher
20223

Dalton Rogers

Southern Miss

Pitcher
20224

Chase Meidroth

San Diego

Shortstop