Red Sox Minor Leaguers Already Dialed In at Fenway South
FORT MYERS, Fla. - In today’s game, the term “offseason” has become more of a formality than a reality. For the Red Sox’ minor leaguers, the grind hasn’t stopped - it’s only evolved.
Even though minor league spring training doesn’t officially kick off until late February, the fields at Fenway South have been buzzing with activity for weeks. Around 50 players reported as early as January, and that number has doubled to nearly 100 by early February, all participating in the Red Sox’s Offseason Training Program - a structured, high-intensity lead-up to camp that’s more about fine-tuning than ramping up.
And on February 6, that offseason label was put to rest in a big way. Thirty-five minor league pitchers stepped onto the mound for their first live batting practice sessions of the year, and they didn’t hold back.
Velocity was up, command was sharp, and the secondary stuff? Nasty.
One name that stood out: Anthony Eyanson. The right-hander, a third-round pick out of LSU last year, came into camp with two clear goals - add a few ticks to his fastball and get his splitter game-ready.
Early returns suggest he’s ahead of schedule. Eyanson was sitting comfortably at 96 mph and even touched 97 during his simulated inning, showing off the kind of arm strength that turns heads in February.
It’s the kind of early performance that signals not just physical readiness, but intent. These aren’t pitchers easing into the season - they’re attacking it.
The Red Sox have made it clear that development doesn’t pause in the winter months. This Offseason Training Program is a key piece of that philosophy, giving their prospects a chance to work closely with coaches, refine mechanics, and build chemistry long before the games start counting. And for players like Eyanson, it’s a proving ground - a chance to show they’re ready to take the next step.
If this early bullpen action is any indication, the Sox pipeline is heating up long before the Florida sun reaches its peak.