Overview

• The Red Sox optioned rookie Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester on June 19 to address a slump at the plate and in the field.
• Campbell, age 22, signed an eight-year, $60 million contract this spring underlining Boston’s long-term investment in its prospect pipeline.
• His batting average plunged from .301 at the end of April to roughly .159 since May while his on-base and slugging percentages also dipped sharply.
• Defensively, Campbell ranked last among MLB second basemen in outs above average with seven errors in 471⅔ innings at the position.
• The move opens a spot for the anticipated activation of outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the injured list.