How good is the 2026 Red Sox starting pitching depth?

"Tyler Uberstine, who reached Triple-A last season, was added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft this winter. Like many Red Sox pitchers, he has a low release point that creates a flat approach angle for his mid-90s fastball. Over about 90 innings at Worcester, he struck out a very respectable 26% of hitters, but struggled with walks, handing out free passes at a 9.4% clip."

"Jake Bennett is 6'6", 235 pounds and throws with his left hand. He has seven feet of extension. In his first Spring Training outing, his fastball averaged 95 mph and reached 98 mph. According to SoxProspects, he has "advanced command and control" of said fastball."

The Red Sox are preparing for the 2026 season by evaluating depth starters who will provide support when injuries affect the primary rotation. Tyler Uberstine, who reached Triple-A last season, was added to the 40-man roster and is first in line for spot starts. He throws a mid-90s fastball with a low release point and struck out 26% of hitters over 90 innings at Worcester, though he struggled with walk rates at 9.4%. He features multiple breaking balls with potential in his slider and changeup, projecting as a back-of-the-rotation arm. Jake Bennett, a 6'6" left-hander with seven feet of extension, threw a 95 mph fastball averaging in Spring Training with advanced command and control.

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