Jake Bennett's MLB Debut: Red Sox's New Hope

0:00It's May 1st. This is Boston Red Sox News today, driven by AI, your team, nonstop. Boston Red Sox just called up Lefty Jake Benin from AAA Worcester, and he's jumping straight into the fire with his major league debut tonight against the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old from Oklahoma will rock number 64 and take the mound as the starter. He's been lights out in the minors this year, going two wins and one loss, with a 0.86 ERA over five starts for Worcester. That includes just three walks, 16 strikeouts, a 0.711WHIP, and holding hitters to a 162 batting average. Fans are buzzing because Bennett ranks his Boston's number six prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. His fast rise has folks thinking he could stick around and help shore up that rotation that's been shaky lately. Here this year, the Sox grabbed him in a tray from the Washington Nationals on December 15th, 2025.

1:00Before that, the Nats took him in the second round of the 2022 draft. Bennett's got a solid track record, with a 2.43 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 39 minor league gangs. Mostly starts. Keep an eye on this kid, he might just spark something big for Boston down the stretch.