Godbout’s Fast Track to Double-A | Boston News

The Red Sox are accelerating their gamble on young phenom Kyle Godbout, fast-tracking him to Double-A Portland just 52 games into his minor league career — a leap that puts him squarely in the toughest tier of competition. Despite missing two months due to injury, Godbout’s bat has been lights-out at High-A, boasting a high on-base percentage and solid OPS, proving he’s outgrown the lower levels. He’s already mashed seven homers and doubles, but still hasn’t cracked the elite hitter mold. His swing tweaks have added lift — crucial as he climbs — and while defensive miscues at shortstop linger, teams prioritize power above all else. This move signals Boston sees serious upside — now he must prove he can handle MLB-caliber pitching if he wants to stay in the big picture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efb7500ad2e653c4