Payton Tolle Adjusts to Rotation Depth Role for 2026

After a high-pressure 2025 season that saw the 2024 second-round pick make an electric Fenway Park debut and contribute during a playoff push, Payton Tolle is settling into a lower-stress environment to start 2026. Tolle, who previously stepped into emergency starting roles, is now focused on his development as rotation depth for the Red Sox, building on the valuable MLB experience he gained during his rookie campaign.