Payton Tolle
SP,RP - Boston Red Sox
2026 Outlook
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Payton Tolle made the Red Sox AL Wild Card Series roster.
Fantasy Impact
Tolle, Kyle Harrison, and Connelly Early all made the roster with Lucas Giolito (elbow) not making it. Tolle should be available out of the bullpen.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that Payton Tolle will move to the bullpen for the rest of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Tolle has struggled in three starts with the Red Sox this season, posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 10.1 innings. He'll be used as a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen. Kyle Harrison will take his spot in the rotation and start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Payton Tolle allowed two runs on three hits over two innings on Wednesday against the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
Tolle had been expected to be on a pitch count as was the case. He allowed a pair of home runs. It is unclear when he'll make his next start.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Payton Tolle will start on Wednesday against the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
Tolle will be on a pitch count as he makes the start on four days rest. He will remain off the fantasy radar as a result.
Payton Tolle allowed five earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two over three innings in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s outing, Tolle now has a 7.56 ERA and 1.68 WHIP to go with a 0-1 record across two starts.