"If Chapman did go, Garrett Whitlock and Jordan Hicks are guys with closer-caliber stuff who could get a shot in the ninth inning," wrote Rymer.

College pitchers were once again the Red Sox’ primary targets on Day 2 of the MLB amateur draft, which encompassed rounds 4-20 and spanned over seven hours on Monday.

Alex Bregman’s IG post this morning with Garrett Crochet and Joe Ryan.

“There’s two things: We’re young and we’re athletic and that doesn’t slump to be honest with you,” said manager Alex Cora, who reminded some of his younger players to lead with energy in late May.