Kristian Campbell could loom as one of the Boston Red Sox’s biggest variables entering the offseason.

Campbell began the 2-25 season as an American League Rookie of the Year contender but finished in the minor leagues after a June demotion. The 23-year-old played multiple different positions in Triple-A Worcester while searching for a path back to Boston.

It’s unclear precisely how Campbell will factor into the team’s 2026 plans. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow endorsed Campbell as an essential part of the team’s future during Monday’s press conference , but he wouldn’t commit to a specific role.

“Kristian learned a lot about himself,” Breslow said. “We learned a lot about him. He’s a tireless worker, and we saw that from spring training through his time in the big leag

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