The Red Sox already have the makings of a strong bullpen, with Chapman and Wilson joining a grouping that also features Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, and Garrett Whitlock. But Scott could step in immediately as an elite closer for Boston, giving Alex Cora several intriguing options for seventh and eighth-inning duties.

The Boston Red Sox have arguably had the best farm in baseball, and now they have the evidence to prove it. In a poll done by MLB executives, the Red Sox’s top prospect in Roman Anthony was voted the best in baseball. This is the second Sox prospect in less than a decade, with Andrew Benintendi getting the honor in 2017.