As recent as 2020, the Boston Red Sox had one of the most anemic farm systems in the sport. Back then it was a system anchored by first-base prospects Triston Casas and Bobby Dalbec.
While the former has turned himself into a nice big-league piece, the latter has played most of the last two seasons at Triple-A Worcester. Shortstop Jeter Downs was the only other truly notable piece in the organization in 2020. Now 26, Downs is jumping between organizations and has just 20 games at the big league level.
Truly, it's been a remarkable come-up in Boston on the farm.
