Red Sox to Make Major Kristian Campbell Decision

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Red Sox and Campbell agreed to a large eight-year, $60 million deal before he played any time in the Major Leagues. It initially looked like a good idea to begin the year, but it has quickly turned sour.

After starting the season hitting .301, with a .407 on-base percentage, and a .495 slugging percentage, Campbell's production fell off a cliff. He's since batted .159 with a .243 on-base percentage and a .222 slugging percentage.

In the year, through 67 games, Campbell had racked up 51 hits, 24 runs scored,10 doubles, six home runs, 21 RBIs, two stolen bases, 29 walks, and 72 strikeouts. However, his struggles at the plate weren't the only issues for Campbell.

In the field, according to Fielding Run Value, Campbell was tied for the fourth-worst fielder in baseball. According to Outs Above Average, Campbell was the second-worst fielder in baseball. His performance at the plate and in the field combined for a negative 0.7 WAR in his first stint in the Major League.

While the corresponding call-up isn't known, there is a strong chance that Wilyer Abreu is the one taking his spot on the Major League roster. Alex Cora previously mentioned the Giants series as one to watch for Abreu's return, and this move lines up with that timing.

Now, after the Red Sox made this decision to send him back to the Minor Leagues, he'll look to rebound and find his swing. He'll also need to regain confidence in the field and find his groove once more. He was previously a top prospect, so there is plenty of potential. The issue is whether he can reach it once again.