Reports: Red Sox to option struggling 2B Kristian Campbell

Field Level Media|published: 06/19/2025, 8:47pm EDT

Jun 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) follows through on an RBI single against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Boston Red Sox are optioning rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester, ESPN and MassLive reported Thursday.

The move is expected to make room for outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who is ready to be reinstated from the injured list.

Campbell, 22, made Boston's Opening Day roster as its starting second baseman and signed an eight-year, $60 million contract extension soon after.

Campbell had a .301 batting average after March and April but has severely slumped since, batting .159 since his first game of May. He has also committed seven errors this season.

Through 67 major league games, Campbell owns a .223/.319/.345 slash line with six home runs and 21 RBIs. He was a fourth-round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2023.

Boston is preparing for a three-game series at San Francisco -- less than a week after trading disgruntled star Rafael Devers to the Giants.

--Field Level Media