Boston Red Sox 24-Year-Old Pitcher Predicted To Be Starter

Boston has a strong top three with Garrett Crochet being the ace, up-and-coming star Tanner Houck, and veteran Walker Buehler are the front-line guys. With Bello and Kutter Crawford dealing with injuries, Priester will likely see meaningful innings early in the season. 

Bello threw 162.1 innings last season, which is a lot to make up when there are still questions surrounding the back end of the Red Sox rotation.

The last starter battle is reportedly between Priester and Richard Fitts, and while a name hasn't officially been announced, many believe Priester is slightly ahead due to his former top-prospect status. The race is likely going to be won within the last couple of weeks of Spring Training. 

Here is how Reuter broke down the battle:

"They also have a camp battle between Quinn Priester and Richard Fitts to sort out now that Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford are both starting the year on the injured list."

The Red Sox' biggest question mark going into the 2025 season is how the back of the rotation will produce. They are already seemingly going to take a chance on a young-arm with Priester or Fitts, but Lucas Giolito is another arm that needs to be productive for Boston.