Major League Baseball has announced the rosters for the 2018 Futures Game. One glance at the rosters makes it excruciatingly clear how barren the Boston Red Sox farm system is when it comes to blue-chip talent.
Right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata will be the lone prospect representing the Red Sox in this minor league All-Star game. The native of Venezuela will play for the World team. The roster is made up of players from eight different countries and territories outside of the U.S.
The 19-year-old Mata is the youngest pitcher in the High-A Carolina league.