Red Sox promote pitching prospect for likely MLB debut in Game 2 of doubleheader

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Red Sox promote pitching prospect for likely MLB debut in Game 2 of doubleheader

BOSTON — With a doubleheader against the Cardinals scheduled for Sunday, the Red Sox are calling up one of their top pitching prospects to the majors for the first time.

Red Sox calling up RHP Hunter Dobbins as 27th man for doubleheader

The Red Sox are calling up one of their top pitching prospects for Sunday’s doubleheader. According to multiple sources, right-hander Hunter Dobbins is being promoted from Triple-A as the 27th man for the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal was first to report Dobbins’ promotion. Originally an eighth-round pick out of Texas Tech in the 2021 MLB Draft, Dobbins dealt with injuries early in his care…

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Red Sox Prospect Could Debut After Doubleheader Roster Move

A notable Boston Red Sox prospect could make his MLB debut Sunday. The Red Sox appointed right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins as their 27th man for Sunday’s doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters before Game 1, scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET (watch on NESN), that Dobbins could start Game 2 against the Cardinals. MLB Pipeline ranked Dobbins as the No. 13 prospect in the Red Sox farm system…

Red Sox Promote Hunter Dobbins

The right-handed pitching prospect could make his big league debut in today's doubleheader. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.