Red Sox's Top Prospect Tolle Set to Sparkle

0:00It's April 22nd. This is MLB News Today, your AI-powered source for everything, MLB. Boston Red Sox are on the verge of calling up their number one prospect, Peyton Toley, to the majors for the upcoming series against the Baltimore. Orioles. Sunny Gray just landed on the 15-day injured list, fitting out the rotation even more. No official word yet, but all signs point to Toley getting the nod soon. The team wraps up against the New York Yankees on Thursday, with Brian Bello on the mound, then heads to Baltimore starting Friday. Gare Crochet should grab one of those first two starts, leaving a spot wide open. Triple A Worcester Manager, Chad Tracy, told reporters, there's a pretty good likelihood Toley joins the big club this week. Fans and insiders are buzzing about this move as the smart play. With Cutter Crawford and Patrick Sandeval not ready, and Johan Oviedo, also sideline, fans are slim no bull pin day needed when you've got a top arm. Waiting, MLB.com's Ian Brown says, it looks like Toley will start against Baltimore.

1:04Toley's no rookie, he pitched seven games for Boston last season, with a 6.06 ERA, including a scoreless playoff outing versus the Yankees. He impressed in spring training with a 2.53 ERA over 10 into thirds innings, and he's dominating Triple A now at 3.0. Triple ERA in 3 starts. Losing Gray Hurts, but promoting this flamethrower, with star upside, keeps the socks competitive eyes on Toley to deliver in Baltimore.