The Red Sox are set to bring up pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester for Friday's game against the White Sox at Fenway Park, as confirmed by an industry source. Manager Alex Cora hinted at Dobbins' potential promotion for a spot start. Dobbins, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, made a successful MLB debut on April 6, securing a win against the Cardinals with a fastball that reached 97 mph.
Dobbins, added to Boston's 40-man roster in November, possesses an intriguing pitch mix featuring a splinker. Ranked as the Red Sox's No. 9 prospect by MassLive and No. 11 by Baseball America, he is expected to bolster the team's pitching rotation as they face the White Sox before hosting the Mariners and embarking on a road trip to Cleveland and Toronto in the coming days.