Why hasn’t Jake Thompson Signed with the Boston Red Sox yet?

With less than a day to go before the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft signing deadline (July 7; 2pm PST), Oregon State RHP Jake Thompson remains unsigned by the Boston Red Sox. The fourth rounder is the highest-drafted Boston selection yet to be signed. Although many deals are completed over the final days of the signing period, Boston hasn’t signed any drafted players since June 25^th. In 2016, it should be noted, the Red Sox did sign their 1^st and 4^th round picks on the final day of the signing period.