Boston Red Sox Sign Top Draft Picks as Season Heats Up
Boston, MA – July 21, 2025
In a significant move for the future of the franchise, the Boston Red Sox announced on Sunday that they have signed 16 players from their 2025 draft class, including first-round selection Kyson Witherspoon. The 20-year-old right-handed pitcher, chosen 15th overall, is recognized as one of college baseball’s standout talents. Former Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd praised Witherspoon, stating he has "just scratched the surface" of his potential.
Along with Witherspoon, Boston has successfully inked agreements with five of its top seven draft picks. Notably, second-round pick Henry Godbout and fourth-rounder Mason White, both shortstops, remain unsigned. Furthermore, 13th-round pick Jack Winnay, a third baseman from Newton, also joined the fold.
On the field, the Red Sox celebrated a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in their latest game, ending a two-game losing streak since the All-Star break. They will face the Philadelphia Phillies next in a three-game series starting tonight at 6:45 PM.
In other New England sports news, the New England Patriots kick off training camp this week, with the first practice set for Wednesday morning. Gates will open to fans at 9:15 AM. Additionally, Vermont Green FC made headlines with a dramatic 3-2 win over FC Motown in the USL League Two conference semifinals, overturning a 2-0 deficit.
Notably, as history recounts, the day also marks a celebrated moment for the Red Sox in 2004 when Manny Ramirez added to the franchise’s lore with a humorous moment during an inside-the-park home run.
As Boston’s sports scene buzzes, fans remain eager for updates ahead of tonight’s game and the forthcoming Patriots training camp.
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