Kyson Witherspoon shows progress in Red Sox minor league start

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Kyson Witherspoon shows progress in Red Sox minor league start
Summary

Boston Red Sox prospect Kyson Witherspoon, the team's first-round pick in 2025, is displaying improvement with High-A Greenville. After a challenging start with a 7.18 ERA in his initial seven starts, he has rallied in his last five outings, posting a 2.92 ERA with 28 strikeouts over 24.2 innings. Witherspoon's recent performance includes his best start, where he allowed two earned runs with a career-high eight strikeouts in five innings against the Phillies' affiliate. The Red Sox are also promoting another prospect, Jack Winnay, to Double-A Portland.

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  • Kyson Witherspoon has a 5.12 ERA in 12 starts this season.
  • He ranks ninth in the South Atlantic League for strikeout rate.
  • Jack Winnay is advancing to Double-A Portland from Greenville.
  • Franklin Primera continues to excel in the FCL with eight home runs.
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After a rough start to his professional career, Red Sox 2025 first-round pick Kyson Witherspoon is starting to show why he was a first-round pick.

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