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Red Sox Prospect Uberstine to Start Exhibition Game vs. Northeastern
The 26-year-old right-hander will kick off the Red Sox's spring training slate on Friday.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Red Sox pitching prospect Tyler Uberstine will start the team's annual exhibition game against Northeastern University on Friday, manager Alex Cora announced. Cora described the 26-year-old right-hander as 'intriguing' with a 'different arm angle' who 'throws a lot of strikes'. Uberstine split last season between Double-A and Triple-A, posting a 3.95 ERA over 25 games (21 starts) with 137 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings.
Why it matters
The exhibition game against Northeastern kicks off the Red Sox's spring training schedule, giving fans an early look at some of the team's top prospects like Uberstine. As a 2019 draft pick who was recently added to the 40-man roster, Uberstine is an intriguing young arm the Red Sox are high on and will be looking to make an impression this spring.
The details
Uberstine, a 19th round pick by the Red Sox in 2019, will get the start in Friday's exhibition game against Northeastern. Last season, he split time between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, posting a 3.95 ERA over 25 games (21 starts) with 137 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft, a sign they view him as a prospect worth developing.
- The exhibition game against Northeastern is scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2026.
- The Red Sox begin their Grapefruit League play on Saturday, February 19, 2026 against the Minnesota Twins.
- The Red Sox's preseason home opener at JetBlue Park is on Sunday, February 20, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The players
Tyler Uberstine
A 26-year-old right-handed pitching prospect in the Red Sox organization, who the team selected in the 19th round of the 2019 draft. He split last season between Double-A and Triple-A, posting a 3.95 ERA over 25 games (21 starts) with 137 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings.
Alex Cora
The manager of the Boston Red Sox, who described Uberstine as an 'intriguing' prospect with a 'different arm angle' who 'throws a lot of strikes'.
What they’re saying
“Different arm angle, throws a lot of strikes.”
— Alex Cora, Manager, Boston Red Sox (bostonherald.com)
What’s next
The Red Sox will continue to evaluate Uberstine and other prospects throughout spring training as they finalize their Opening Day roster.
The takeaway
The Red Sox are high on Uberstine's potential, having added him to the 40-man roster and now giving him the start in their spring training exhibition against Northeastern. His performance in this game and throughout camp will be closely watched as the team looks to develop its next wave of pitching talent.
