How Red Sox pitching prospect Max Carlson fared in 2026

Red Sox pitching prospect Max Carlson rebounded from a difficult April to post a 2.48 ERA with 68 strikeouts and 12 walks over 58 innings for Double-A Portland from May through August. He also made one Triple-A appearance for Worcester, earning a win in his debut. Across both clubs in 2026, the right-hander recorded a 4.37 ERA, 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 82⅓ innings.