Former Red Sox Infielder Weighs in on Facing Payton Tolle

Former Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo came away impressed after facing pitching prospect Payton Tolle, praising the left-hander’s velocity, maturity, and long-term potential.

Former Red Sox Infielder Weighs in on Facing Payton Tolle
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One former Boston Red Sox player faced rookie starting pitcher Payton Tolle earlier this season — and he was impressed.

Christian Arroyo, a member of the 2021 Red Sox team that reached the ALCS, faced Tolle earlier this season. Arroyo, now with the Syracuse Mets (the New York Mets Triple-A affiliate), faced the 6-foot-6 left-hander in Worcester on March 29.