According to the authoritative website
Prospects1500, at mid-season,
the Red Sox now have no "tier one" prospects in their organization. The site defines "tier one" as:
"players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years." Bummer! Since the beginning of the 2018 season, Boston has traded away the following Top 50 prospects in their system:
Jalen Beeks,
Lorenzo Cedrola,
Williams Jerez,
Ty Buttrey,
Santiago Espinal,
Bryce Brentz. The organization
does have six "tier two" players:
Michael Chavis (3B),
Bryan Mata (RHP),
Mike Shawaryn (RHP),
Tanner Houck (RHP),
Jay Groome (LHP),
Triston Casas (1B/3B). 'Tier Two' players are defined as those who have:
"...an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor." Not a pretty sight for a once-rich farm system.
