Red Sox's Payton Tolle: Officially recalled ahead of start - CBS Sports
Red Sox's Payton Tolle: Officially recalled ahead of start
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Payton Tolle with the Boston Red Sox.
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Payton Tolle has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester to start for Boston when the team needed rotation depth, including an appearance filling in for an injured starter. This move aligned with the Red Sox’s plan to lean on their internal pitching depth during a stretch run. [Source: CBS Sports report on his recall ahead of a start; also echoed by theScore and MLB coverage in late April 2026.]
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Prior coverage notes that Tolle has shown solid results at Worcester (lower- to mid-3.00s ERA, strong strikeout rate) and was viewed as a real option to contribute in Boston during Sonny Gray’s absence due to injury. This context helps explain why he received the recall and potential additional starts. [Source: CBS Sports report; theScore summary; MLB Pipeline/press coverage cited in the related articles.]
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For broader context, Tolle’s path has been a topic of interest since 2025, with early expectations of a major-league debut later in the season after strong minor-league performance, followed by continued consideration for a longer-term role in Boston’s pitching depth. [Source: 2025 season coverage from SI, MLB.com and other outlets.]
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