Red Sox Make Key Roster Moves for Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox, currently holding a playoff spot, have shifted top pitching prospect David Sandlin to a bullpen role in Triple-A, aiming for multi-inning relief help down the stretch. Fellow prospect Payton Tolle was also promoted to Triple-A and is under consideration for a late-season call-up before the August 31 playoff eligibility deadline. The bullpen, boasting the league's best ERA, could soon be reinforced by the return of injured reliever Justin Slaten. To make room for bullpen additions, the team released struggling relievers Jorge Alcala and Wyatt Mills and recalled Isaiah Campbell. On the position player side, rookie Kristian Campbell is excelling at first base in Triple-A and could replace underperforming big-league options after the team did not acquire a first baseman at the deadline. Meanwhile, outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia may be tried at first base or traded, and infielder Marcelo Mayer's season remains in doubt due to possible wrist surgery.