Red Sox Option Pitching Prospect Dobbins to Minors Amid Roster Cuts

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing their roster ahead of Opening Day, currently trimming their spring training squad down to meet the required 26-player limit. Recently, right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins was optioned to minor league camp, marking him as the eighth cut from the big league roster. Dobbins, who performed well last season in the minors with a 3.08 ERA, is expected to start the 2025 season in Triple-A Worcester's rotation. Alongside Dobbins, several other players, including top prospects Luis Perales and Jhostynxon Garcia, were also reassigned to minor league camp, indicating that the team is focusing on developing its younger talent. With 55 players remaining in camp, the Red Sox will continue making cuts leading up to Opening Day on March 27. The team's strategy appears to prioritize giving promising prospects more experience before making permanent roster decisions.