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Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias continued his scorching hot start to the season in Double-A Portland’s 8-6 win over Altoona on Wednesday night. Arias, starting at shortstop and leading off for the Sea Dogs at Altoona’s Peoples Natural Gas Field, went 2-for-3 with his second home run in as many nights, one RBI, four … Continue reading "Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias stays hot, homers in second straight game"
Coming off a dominant outing for High-A Greenville last week, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera has entered Baseball America’s top 100 list for the very first time. Valera was one of three new additions to Baseball America’s top 100 rankings on Monday, coming in at No. 100. The 19-year-old right-hander now joins fellow Red … Continue reading "Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera cracks Baseball America’s top 100 rankings"
Red Sox pitching prospect Devin Futrell has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Futrell was nearly perfect in his first start (second appearance) of the young season in Low-A Salem’s series finale against Wilson on Sunday. The 23-year-old left-hander allowed … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Devin Futrell named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week"
Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 5, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Tibbs, now a member of the Dodgers organization, had a monster week for Triple-A Oklahoma City in its series against Las Vegas. Appearing in … Continue reading "Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week"
In late November, the Red Sox made their first of two significant offseason trades with the Cardinals, acquiring veteran starter Sonny Gray and cash considerations for right-hander Richard Fitts, left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke, and a player to be named later or cash considerations. On Monday, Boston completed the deal by sending minor league righty … Continue reading "Who did Red Sox send to Cardinals to complete Sonny Gray trade?"
Three days after getting 2024 Rule 5 Draft pick Angel Bastardo back from the Blue Jays, the Red Sox got 2025 Rule 5 Draft pick Jedixson Paez back from the White Sox on Saturday. Unlike Bastardo with the Blue Jays, Paez made the White Sox’ Opening Day roster out of spring training last month despite … Continue reading "Red Sox get Rule 5 pick Jedixson Paez back from White Sox"
The Red Sox got former Rule 5 Draft pick Angel Bastardo back from the Blue Jays on Wednesday, per announcements from both clubs. The 23-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week after failing to make Toronto’s Opening Day roster and was offered back to Boston for $50,000 upon clearing waivers. Bastardo was left off … Continue reading "Red Sox get Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo back from Blue Jays"
Former Red Sox pitching prospect Noah Dean has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, according to The Nats Report. Dean was released by the Red Sox on March 19 after spending parts of four seasons in the organization. The 25-year-old left-hander was originally selected in the fifth round (159th … Continue reading "Former Red Sox pitching prospect Noah Dean signs minor league deal with Nationals"
The Red Sox have released another former top international signing in 23-year-old outfielder Juan Chacon, according to Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster. Chacon originally signed with Boston for $900,000 in July 2019, receiving the largest bonus of the club’s 2019-2020 international free agent class. The native Venezuelan had drawn praise as an amateur for … Continue reading "Red Sox release another top international signing after five seasons"
It may have just been one inning of relief. Still, Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson was unquestionably one of the standout performers in Friday night’s Spring Breakout showcase against the Orioles. On Monday, Eyanson was recognized for his efforts, as he was named to the 2026 All-Spring Breakout Second Team by Major League Baseball. … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named to All-Spring Breakout Second Team after dazzling performance"
The Red Sox parted ways with another notable international signing on Friday by releasing 19-year-old outfielder Edwin Brito. As noted by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker, Brito received the third-largest bonus ($450,000) in Boston’s 2024 international signing class behind only fellow Dominican outfielder Vladimir Asencio ($1 million) and Venezuelan infielder Carlos Carrasquel ($590,000), both of whom have … Continue reading "Red Sox release another notable international signing after two seas...
The Red Sox released six minor leaguers on Thursday, including one of their former top international signings. As noted by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker, Boston cut ties with 21-year-old infielder Fraymi De Leon, who received the largest bonus ($1.2 million) of the club’s 2022 international signing class. At the time of his signing in January 2022, … Continue reading "Red Sox release former top international signing after four seasons"
The Red Sox undoubtedly placed an emphasis on reinforcing their lower-minors catching depth over the winter. They addressed this area of need by acquiring the likes of Adonys Guzman, Ronny Hernandez, and Luke Heyman in trades with the Pirates, White Sox, and Mariners. While Guzman, Hernandez, and Heyman represent intriguing external additions, the Red Sox … Continue reading "Why Red Sox catching prospect Gerardo Rodriguez is a name to watch in 2026"
Since Major League Baseball began tracking spring training stats in 2006, no player had stolen more than 16 bases in a single spring. Until now. In the second inning of Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Red Sox minor league outfielder Braiden Ward set a new record by swiping his 17th bag of the … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Braiden Ward sets spring training stolen base record"
Red Sox catching/first base prospect Brooks Brannon recently underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand, as noted by WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford. Brannon injured the hand on a swing during spring workouts, according to a team source. It is unclear exactly how much time the 21-year-old will miss, though he will … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon undergoes surgery for broken hamate bone"
Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens underwent Tommy John surgery last week, according to SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker. As a result, he will miss the entire 2026 season and possibly the start of 2027 as well. Stebens is not ranked among Boston’s top 60 prospects by SoxProspects.com. The 24-year-old right-hander was originally selected by the Red … Continue reading "Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens undergoes Tommy John surgery"
The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with undrafted free agent right-hander Harrison Blum, as noted by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker. Blum, 24, is entering the professional ranks following a six-year collegiate career that included stops at Division III Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) and Division II Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.). … Continue reading "Red Sox sign 6-foot-7 righty Harrison Blum to minor league contract"
In late November, the Red Sox protected three pitching prospects from the 2025 Rule 5 Draft by adding left-hander Shane Drohan and right-handers David Sandlin and Tyler Uberstine to their 40-man roster. Not even three months have passed since then, but Uberstine is now the only one of those three still with the organization. Sandlin … Continue reading "After recent trades, Red Sox pitching prospect Tyler Uberstine stands alone"
The Red Sox continued to bolster their infield mix on Monday morning by swinging a six-player trade with the Brewers. In exchange for left-handers Shane Drohan and Kyle Harrison and infielder David Hamilton, Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio and infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler from Milwaukee, the club announced. Additionally, the Red Sox received … Continue reading "Which prospect did Red Sox send to Brewers in six-player trade for Caleb Durbin?"
Though his performance may have been overshadowed by the likes of fellow 2024 international signees Justin Gonzales and Enddy Azocar, Red Sox outfield prospect Anderson Fermin undoubtedly impressed in his stateside debut last year. Signed for $400,000 out of the Dominican Republic in January 2024, Fermin earned Dominican Summer League All-Star honors in his first … Continue reading "How did switch-hitting Red Sox OF prospect Anderson Fermin fare in 2025?"
Red Sox pitching prospects Jack Anderson and Eduardo Rivera were named to Great Britain’s and Puerto Rico’s initial rosters on Thursday for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Neither Anderson, a 26-year-old right-hander, nor Rivera, a 22-year-old left-hander, is on Boston’s 40-man roster. Both hurlers joined the organization at different points in 2024, as the former … Continue reading "Red Sox pitching prospects Jack Anderson, Eduardo Rivera selected for World Baseball Classic"
The Red Sox swung a creative, financially motivated trade with the White Sox on Sunday that netted them salary relief, roster flexibility, and a new pitching prospect. In exchange for right-handers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, along with $8 million in cash considerations and two players to be named later, Boston acquired minor league righty … Continue reading "Which prospect did Red Sox acquire from White Sox for Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin?"
Red Sox prospect Miguel Bleis is coming off a season in which he was named the organization’s Minor League Baserunner of the Year. This article will examine how the speedy outfielder fared on the 2025 campaign as a whole. Due to a quad injury suffered late in spring training, Bleis did not make his season … Continue reading "How did speedy Red Sox OF prospect Miguel Bleis fare in 2025?"
After playing a key role in winning a Dominican Summer League championship and being named the organization’s 2024 Latin Program Position Player of the Year in his professional debut, Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales took another step forward in 2025. Gonzales, originally signed for $250,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican … Continue reading "How did power-hitting Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales fare in 2025?"
At this time last year, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera appeared primed to take another step forward in 2025. Valera, originally signed for $45,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in April 2023, put himself on the map in his stateside debut two seasons ago. The young right-hander forged a … Continue reading "Why Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera could break out in 2026"