Per multiple reports, the Boston Red Sox will send Tyler Uberstine to the mound as their starting pitcher for Friday's exhibition game against Northeastern.
The Red Sox SP for their first game of the spring Friday against Northeastern: Tyler Uberstine pic.twitter.com/LN7uYRy2Ev
— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) February 18, 2026
Selected by the Red Sox in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Northwestern University, Uberstine signed for $97,500 and began his pro journey that summer in the Florida Complex League, posting a 1.17 ERA across 7.2 innings.
After a solid 2022 campaign in the minors (5-5, 3.83 ERA over 91.2 innings), Uberstine faced a major setback with Tommy John surgery, which sidelined him for all of 2023 and most of 2024. He returned to action in August 2024, building back gradually before a strong 2025 season marked his resurgence.
In 2025, Uberstine split time between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, compiling a 6-5 record with a 3.58 ERA across 25 appearances (21 starts) and 120.2 innings. He recorded 137 strikeouts (an organizational high) against 41 walks, holding opponents to a .244 batting average. His performance earned him Co-Most Valuable Pitcher honors with Worcester and SoxProspects.com's Comeback Player of the Year recognition.
He demonstrated strong command and swing-and-miss ability, with his low three-quarters arm slot and 92-94 mph fastball creating tough angles for hitters.
The Red Sox added Uberstine to their 40-man roster in November 2025 to protect him ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. Recent organizational trades have left him as a prominent pitching prospect in the system, currently ranked among Boston's top talents.
Now 26, he stands poised for potential major league opportunities in 2026, likely beginning the year in Triple-A but positioned as a valuable depth arm for the Red Sox rotation or bullpen.
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