Jake Bennett flashing real upside in June rotation role for Boston
After an underwhelming debut in May, the Red Sox rookie lefty has leveled up since his recall, giving Boston quality length in each of his last four starts.
Jake Bennett was called up earlier than planned in 2026 due to injuries and roster needs, posting modest results in two May starts before being optioned back to Triple-A. Since returning in June, he has a 2.78 ERA and is striking out 24.1% of batters faced across four starts. He has pitched at least five innings in each of those outings, providing reliable length despite the team going 1-3 in his starts. The performance jump suggests Bennett may be a viable rotation piece for Boston going forward.
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