Boston’s Red Sox just got hit with another curveball: their $60 million prospect, Kristian Campbell, won’t be joining the big-league roster this season. This isn’t a performance issue, though. It’s a left foot contusion that landed him on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester last Thursday, effectively slamming the door shut on a potential call-up. What a blow for a guy who was finally gaining some momentum!
The Harsh Reality Bites for Campbell’s Big-League Dream
Look, the Red Sox are absolutely dealing with a laundry list of injuries right now on both offense and defense, which should have opened a huge window for prospects. Campbell, a former star, was actually back in the conversation for a major league promotion in recent weeks. Why? He had a red-hot streak at the plate, and there’s been some serious attrition in Boston’s major league outfield. Everything was lining up. But this injury? It rules out that possibility, at least for now. This is a tough pill to swallow for Campbell, especially after what’s been described as a “tough past year or so” for him. That’s just the brutal reality of Major League Baseball.
Boston Desperately Wanted A Look At Its High-Upside Kid
This isn’t just bad news for Campbell, it’s a major bummer for the Red Sox organization. They desperately need to figure out what kind of player Campbell truly is, right? Calling him up for even a few days at the very back end of this season, once the playoff picture is totally settled, would have been huge. Even in low-pressure situations, it would have been a “nice sign” for everyone involved. The decision to pay him so early hasn’t fully worked out yet, but the kid is still very young. He’s got a ton of upside, and he’s shown it throughout the minor leagues this season, especially lately. Boston’s hoping he can eventually be *that* guy. But without even a peek at him in the bigs this year, they are still just guessing.
It’s clear Boston’s injury woes are compounding, and this latest setback with Campbell means they’ll head into the offseason still wondering about a huge investment. What a frustrating end to a season that offered a brief glimmer of hope for a young talent.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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