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Emotional after trade from SF Giants, Kyle Harrison now ‘stoked about the opportunity’
- Left-Handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, 23, was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox on June 18, 2025, and assigned to Triple-A Worcester.
- The trade for superstar Rafael Devers followed Harrison being scratched minutes before a scheduled Dodgers start, with the Red Sox insisting Harrison was part of the deal.
- Harrison called the days following the trade hectic, expressed enthusiasm about the new opportunity, and admitted he is still coming to terms with the significant career change.
- Andrew Bailey, Boston’s pitching coach who coached Harrison during his time with the Giants through 2023, lauded his mindset and potential as a top rotation starter, while pitching director Justin Willard highlighted Harrison’s distinctive four-seam fastball as his primary weapon.
- The Red Sox view Harrison’s development as best served in Triple-A Worcester where he can refine his pitch arsenal before potentially joining Boston’s rotation this season.
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Marin Independent Journal
Emotional after trade from SF Giants, Kyle Harrison now ‘stoked about the opportunity’
SAN FRANCISCO – Mike Yastrzemski knew exactly how to console an emotional Kyle Harrison after the Giants’ homegrown hurler “took it kind of tough” when dealt to the Boston Red Sox in Sunday’s trade for slugger Rafael Devers. Yes, Yastrzemski’s roots run deep in Boston – his grandfather, Carl, threw out this season’s ceremonial first pitch for the Red Sox – but a trade is also what brought the younger Yastrzemski to the Giants in 2019. “When you …
Kyle Harrison was jettisoned from the Giants — and back to the minors. But the highly touted prospect is ready for a fresh start. - The Boston Globe
Acquired in the Rafael Devers trade, Harrison — a Bay Area native who was drafted by his hometown team — will get to work on developing a repertoire of pitches that could help him reach his potential.
Red Sox Pitcher Acquired In Rafael Devers Trade Embracing Move
There’s a lot of pressure on the Boston Red Sox newcomers acquired in the Rafael Devers trade. Left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison was dealt to Boston and ultimately sent to Triple-A Worcester. He hasn’t had much time to think about being with the Red Sox, but is looking forward to the opportunity in front of him. “Probably still haven’t processed it yet, to be honest,” Harrison told reporters, according to MassLive’s Katie Morrison-O’Day. “I’m lo…
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