Overview

• The Boston Red Sox have been ranked as the No. 1 farm system in Baseball America's 2025 preseason rankings, a first in the publication's history.
• The team’s farm system leapfrogged from 13th in 2024, driven by standout prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, and Marcelo Mayer, all ranked in MLB's top 15.
• The ranking comes despite a recent trade sending top-100 prospects Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Garrett Crochet.
• The Red Sox's rise reflects a shift in organizational strategy toward drafting and developing homegrown talent over big-money free-agent signings, a philosophy often criticized in the past.
• While the farm system's success offers long-term promise, the Red Sox are still projected to struggle at the major league level in 2025, with FanGraphs predicting a sub-.500 record.