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Cup of Coffee: Anderson, four other Worcester pitchers toss one-hitter

2026-05-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/29 Cup of Coffee: Thursday's slate featured three games that were decided by one run. Jack Anderson (pictured) and Anthony Seigler led Worcester to a shutout win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Marvin Alcantara and Brooks Brannon were among the offensive standouts in Portland's shootout win over Binghamton. Natanael Yuten scored on a wild pitch in extras to lift Greenville over Asheville. Frederik Jimenez doubled and homered in Salem's loss to Hickory.

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Worcester Red Sox 1, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NYY) 0

Jack Anderson put together a strong start for Worcester, allowing only one hit and no walks while striking out a career-high of eight over 4 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old righty retired the first 13 batters he faced before giving up a one-out single in the fifth. He finished with 74 pitches (51 strikes), generating 12 whiffs. Seth Martinez, Kyle Keller, Wyatt Olds, and Tommy Kahnle combined for 4 1/3 scoreless, no-hit frames of relief to seal the shutout. Martinez was credited with the winning decision, while Kahnle secured the save with a pair of strikeouts in the ninth.

Anthony Seigler provided the biggest hit of the night, going 1 for 4 with a first-inning solo home run off top Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange for his third big fly of the year. Worcester's only other extra-base hits belonged to Nate Eaton and Jason Delay, who both doubled for their only knocks of the night.

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Portland Sea Dogs 10, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NYM) 9

A high-scoring affair ended in winning fashion for Portland. Marvin Alcantara stood out, going 2 for 5 with one double, two RBI, and two runs scored. Brooks Brannon also went 2 for 5, adding two RBI of his own and one run. Johanfran Garcia clubbed a two-run blast for his lone hit of the night and eighth home run of the season. Nelly Taylor, Caden Rose, and Ahbram Liendo each went 1 for 3. Taylor doubled, scored one run, and stole one base. Rose scored one run, stole one base, and drew one walk. Liendo scored one run. Tyler McDonough went 1 for 4 with one double, one RBI, one stolen base, and one walk. Will Turner drew two walks, drove in one run, and scored twice. Nate Baez drove in one run as well.

On the mound, John Holobetz went 3 1/3 innings in his start, allowing five earned runs on six hits (including one home run), two walks, and four strikeouts. He threw 78 pitches (47 strikes) and generated eight whiffs. Patrick Halligan surrendered four additional runs, while Cooper Adams and Joe Vogatsky combined for six strikeouts over four scoreless, one-hit frames of relief to end it. Adams notched the win, while Vogatsky was credited with the save.

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Greenville Drive 3, Asheville Tourists (HOU) 2 (10 innings)

Devin Futrell went five innings in his start for Greenville, allowing two earned runs on three hits (including two home runs), no walks, and six strikeouts. He threw 75 pitches (50 strikes) and generated 13 whiffs. Ben Hansen and Brandon Neely combined for four more strikeouts over five scoreless, one-hit frames out of the bullpen. Neely, who stranded the automatic runner in the 10th, took home the winning decision.

Offensively, three runs on four hits were enough for the Drive. Freili Encarnacion accounted for half of those hits, going 2 for 3 with one double and one walk. Henry Godbout and Mason White both doubled as well, with the former adding one run and two walks and the latter scoring once. Luke Heyman drove in one run on a sacrifice fly and was at the plate when Natanael Yuten scored the winning run on a walk-off wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th.

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Hickory Crawdads (TEX) 7, Salem RidgeYaks 3

Jason Gilman went 3 2/3 innings and took the loss in his start for Salem, surrendering four earned runs on five hits (including two home runs), two walks, and four strikeouts. He threw 72 pitches (47 strikes) and generated 11 whiffs. Calvin Bickerstaff and Nicolas De La Cruz combined to allow three additional runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings of relief.

At the plate, Frederik Jimenez led the way, going 2 for 3 with one double, his second home run of the season, two RBIs, one run scored, and one walk. Andrews Opata went 2 for 4 with an RBI single. Starlyn Nunez, Skylar King, and Adonys Guzman all doubled for their only hits. Nunez scored one run, while Guzman scored one run and drew one walk.

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FCL Rays 9, FCL Red Sox 1

Berny Ortiz got the start and suffered his first loss of the season, allowing one earned run on two hits, two walks, and two strikeouts over three innings. Denison Sanchez struck out a pair in three scoreless, no-hit frames of relief. Offensively, Franklin Primera drove in his side's lone run, going 1 for 3 with a sacrifice fly that scored Dorian Soto. Jostin Ogando drew two walks.

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Player of the Day: Jack Anderson gets the nod for flirting with perfection. After making his big league debut in April, the right-hander has had a rough time of things since returning to Worcester. He had allowed 14 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings (11.12 ERA) this month before breaking out with a stellar outing on Thursday night. A former minor league Rule 5 Draft pickup, Anderson is currently ranked as the organization's No. 54 prospect.

Photo Credit: Jack Anderson by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Hernandez, Azocar power Greenville; Arias show continues

2026-05-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/28 Cup of Coffee: Wednesday was for early baseball, as Worcester and Portland both had morning starts while Greenville joined the major league club with an afternoon contest. The sunlight was apparently refreshing. Starters Jake Bennett and Blake Wehunt had solid efforts in victories for Worcester and Portland repeatedly, with Wehunt getting lots of support from the once-again scorching hot Franklin Arias. Ronny Hernandez and Enddy Azocar led another offensive outburst in the Greenville victory. Salem fell to the system's lone loss in the day's only evening game.

Worcester Red Sox 8, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NYY) 1

Jake Bennett turned in another strong start as the WooSox cruised on Wednesday morning. It was an inauspicious start, as Bennett surrendered a home run on the first pitch he threw, but he quickly settled in. He did not allow another score across his five innings of work, scattering four hits, walking one, and striking out seven. The effort lowered Bennet's ERA to 1.83, and he has allowed one run or fewer in seven of his eighth Worcester starts. A trio of relievers combined for four hitless innings to complete the win. Eduardo Rivera struck out two and walked one in his two innings for work. Angel Bastardo got the eighth, also striking out a pair against one walk, giving way to Devin Sweet who struck out one in a perfect ninth.

Anthony Seigler led the offense, blasting a solo homer in the first and driving in two more as part of a 3-for-5 day. Adam Eaton doubled twice, scored twice, and drove in two, while Vinny Capra was 2 for 4 with a double and a pair of runs driven in.

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Portland Sea Dogs 6, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NYM) 2

Franklin Arias continues to mash Double-A pitching, this time in support of a quality start from Blake Wehunt. Arias led off the game with a ball that everyone except the umpiring crew seemed to agree went off a sign over the right field fence and ended up going for a single. Learning his lesson, the 20-year-old deposited his next baseball over the center field fence where there would be no doubt, his 12th round-tripper of 2026. Will Turner had a second-inning solo shot along with three walks and a stolen base, scoring two runs. Catcher Johanfran Garcia went deep for the seventh time in 23 games.

This was all plenty of support for Wehunt, who went six strong innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out eight, and walking one. Wehunt has allowed just six earned runs in his six starts since returning from an early-season stint on the injured list. Erik Rivera fired a hitless seventh, walking a pair while striking out one. Max Carlson finished off the evening with two scoreless innings, striking out five.

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Greenville Drive 11, Asheville Tourists (HOU) 5

The Drive pounded out 13 hits as they continue to batter Asheville pitching. Ronny Hernandez had a huge afternoon, driving in five runs as he went 3 for 5. He delivered a three-run homer in the fourth inning along with a double, walk, and two runs scored. Enddy Azocar blew the game open with a seventh-inning grand slam, his seventh homer of the year and first since his promotion to Greenville. Yophery Rodriguez was 2 for 4 with a double, walk, and three runs scored, and Mason White had a three-hit day. Starter Marcus Phillips struggled with his control, walking four and striking out four as he allowed four runs across 2 2/3 innings. PJ Labriola went 1 1/3 hitless frames of relief to pick up the win. Matt McShane earned the save with 2 2/3 scoreless, allowing just one hit and striking out four without issuing a walk. Asheville has now lost 15 of 16, and Greenville has one seven out of the eight head-to-head contests with the Tourists.

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Hickory Crawdads (TEX) 4, Salem RidgeYaks 2

A quartet of Hickory hurlers held the RidgeYaks to just three hits on Wednesday's only evening contest. Kleyver Salazar had two of those knocks, including his ninth double of the year. Starter Christian Foutch allowed a run on three hits in 2 2/3 innings, striking out two and walking one. Luis Cohen went four scoreless in a piggyback role, scattering a pair of hits and striking out four.

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Player of the Day: Ronny Hernandez has played well as he fights for playing time amid the Drive's crowded catcher scene. In nine games since his activation, Hernandez is 11 for 31 with four doubles, three homers, seven walks, and just three strikeouts, good for a .355/.474/.774 slash line. The 21-year-old Hernandez was the return from the White Sox in an offseason deal for pitcher Chris Murphy.

Photo Credit: Franklin Arias by Kelly O'Connor

Minor Notes: Azocar, Andujar highlight late May promotions

2026-05-27T10:00:00.000-04:00

Like many of our public services, the SoxProspects.com weekly notes was delayed a day due to the long weekend. In this case, that means you'll get all of the info on Tuesday's string of player movement that resulted in promotions for players like Enddy Azocar, Louis Andujar, and Luke Heyman.

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Tyron Guerrero recalled

Fireballing right-hander Tyron Guerrero (previously incorrectly known as Tayron Guerrero) had his contract purchased by the major league club on Friday after seven dominant weeks in Worcester. The 6-foot-8 Guerrero has been touching 102 on the radar gun with the WooSox, where he allowed just two runs in 19 2/3 innings (0.92 ERA) while striking out 22 batters. Guerrero was originally signed by the San Diego Padres back in 2008, reaching the majors with the club for one game in 2016. He was dealt to the Marlins along with Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea at the 2016 deadline in a seven-player deal that sent Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor to the Padres. Guerrero was a regular part of the Miami bullpen in 2018 and 2019, appearing in 112 games but struggling to a 5.91 ERA. He bounced around the minors thereafter, going through the White Sox, Reds, and Angels systems before spending 2025 with Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines. After getting a long look in spring training, Guerrero quickly found himself in the good graces of Worcester manager Chad Tracy. To make room for him on the roster, Zack Kelly was optioned back to Worcester and Kutter Crawford was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

The Red Sox made another bullpen move on Sunday, optioning Tyler Samaniego to Worcester and activating Danny Coulombe from the IL. Samaniego, ranked 17th in the system, appeared in 18 games with the big club, posting a 1.04 ERA.

Azocar highlights minor league moves

The Red Sox marked the Memorial Day weekend milestone with a round of promotions. Three promotions that had been rumored since Sunday were made official on Tuesday as outfielder Enddy Azocar and catcher Luke Heyman move up from Salem to Greenville, while shortstop Louis Andujar follows on the ladder to Salem up from the FCL Sox:

Azocar is the most notable prospect of the group. Signed for just $40,000 as an International Free Agent out of Venezuela, Azocar generated buzz with a strong showing in 2025 spring training and then with a hot start to his pro career. After scuffling some with his promotion to Salem last year, Azocar was assigned to the level to star the 2026 campaign, and proved ready for the challenge. In 39 games with the RidgeYaks, Azocar hit .295/.344/.530 with six homers and a system-leading 15 doubles. He is currently ranked 12th in the system.
Joining him in Greenville will be Luke Heyman, acquired in the offseason for pitcher Alex Hoppe. Heyman's slash line of .218/.383/.420 did not jump off the page, but he boasted strong peripherals with a .202 Isolated slugging and a walk rate over 20 percent. Heyman is currently ranked at #31 in the system.
Louis Andujar has been a breakout player in the first month down in Fort Myers. Like Azocar, Andujar was not a high-bonus signing, getting only $20,000 out of the Dominican in January 2025. He had a strong showing in the DSL last season and was outstanding in to kick off the 2026 Complex League season. In 15 games, he went 21 for 52 with three home runs, eight doubles, and 14 runs scored, good for a .404/.483/.731 slash line.
Swapping places with Heyman, catcher Adonys Guzman will shift from Greenville to Salem. Acquired as part of the trade that brought Samaniego and Johan Oviedo to Boston, Guzman was 17 for 74 (.230) with three homers with the Drive.
Tyler Uberstine began a rehab assignment in Greenville on Tuesday. The right-hander made his major league debut in early April but has been on the shelf for a little over a month with shoulder soreness.

News and Notes

Left-handed hurler Devin Futrell was the subject of a new profile from SoxProspects.com Feature Writer Andrew Parker. Topics discussed included his offseason preparation, readiness to start the season strong, and a recent promotion to Greenville.
Alex Speier of The Boston Globe checked in with two top graduates in the Class of 2025. On Thursday, the subject was Roman Anthony, the game's top overall prospect a year ago, who has had an uneven and frustrating start to 2026, in large part due to the injury bug. He also profiled Marcelo Mayer, the team's top draft pick in 2021 who finally got the chance to make his first start of the season at shortstop on Sunday.

Podcast Triple Threat

Chris was back from the Dalmatian coast and back on the pod for Episode #415 with Ian and Mike. They discussed Ian's notes from his scouting excursion through Worcester and Portland last week, as well as some players who may be lining up for a promotion.

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Players of the Week May 18-24

Franklin Arias, SS, Portland Sea Dogs

5 G, 9-21, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 1 3B, 1 BB, 2 K

The 20-year-old emerged from his first mini-slump of the season to win his second Player of the Week honor of the system. Homerless for the first three weeks of May, Arias went deep twice in Portland's 2-1 win on Friday against Reading. He followed that up with another round tripper on Saturday and a triple on Sunday. Currently ranked second in the system, Arias seems primed to be elevated to the top slot when Payton Tolle officially graduates from prospect status.

Blake Wehunt, RHP, Portland Sea Dogs

1 GS, 1-0, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 11 K, .222 OBA, 1.000 WHIP

It was stiff competition for the big right-hander, who lost out to teammate Anthony Eyanson for the Eastern League Player of the Week recognition. Wehunt dominated Reading in Thursday's start, firing five scoreless innings while striking out 11 of the 18 batters he faced. It his the second consecutive scoreless outing and it gives him 20 punchouts against only four walks across three May starts. The 2023 ninth-round pick out of Kennesaw State is currently ranked 18th in the system.

Photo Credit: Enddy Azocar by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Heyman homers twice in Greenville debut; Eyanson fans eight

2026-05-27T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/27 Cup of Coffee: It was a full slate on Tuesday, with all four full-season affiliates picking up victories. Greenville provided the highlights, with the debuting Luke Heyman (pictured) and Enddy Azocar leading the way. Anthony Eyanson more than doubled his total of runs allowed in 2026, but those three scores were not enough to overcome the Sea Dogs. Anthony Seigler and Nate Eaton keyed Worcester's victory. Barrett Morgan had a strong start in Salem's win, while the FCL Sox faltered after another strong Sadbiel Delzine turn.

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Worcester Red Sox 6, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NYY) 3

Anthony Seigler reached base four times and drove in a pair to pace the WooSox. The 26-year-old started the scoring with an RBI single in the first and added a double and a pair of walks. Nate Eaton blasted a solo homer in the eighth as he was 1 for 3 with a walk, two runs, and two RBI. Mikey Romero raced to his first triple of the season, while Kristian Campbell scored twice as part of his 1-for-3 effort. Lefty Raymond Burgos got the start for Worcester, allowing two runs on three hits in two innings. Jackson Gamboa was excellent in a piggyback role, firing four scoreless innings to pick up the win. Gamboa scattered a pair of hits while striking out four against a pair of walks. Zack Kelly allowed a run in his two innings in his return to the WooSox, and Tommy Kahnle worked a scoreless ninth for the save.

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Portland Sea Dogs 7, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NYM) 3

All eyes were on Anthony Eyanson as the right-hander was coming off of five hitless innings and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honors. Eyanson punched out eight batters over four innings while allowing three runs on three hits. He walked two batters and surrendered a solo homer in the third. Those three runs allowed were more than the LSU product had surrendered in his first seven professional starts, as his career ERA leapt from 0.61 to 1.35. The Portland bullpen followed with an outstanding effort, with a trio of hurlers combining for six shutout innings through the 10th. Cade Feeney went a pair of hitless frames, walking three and striking out one. Caleb Bolden earned the win with his three innings of work, surrendering three hits and striking out three without issuing a walk. Reidis Sena closed the door with a scoreless 10th.

Marvin Alcantara led the way at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a walk, two steals, and three runs scored. Franklin Arias had an RBI double as part of Portland's four-run 10th-inning rally, while Brooks Brannon had his seventh multi-hit game of May.

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Greenville Drive 10, Asheville Tourists (HOU) 2

The Drive pummeled the hapless Asheville squad for the sixth time in seven meetings this season. Luke Heyman had a warm introduction to the South Atlantic League, homering in both of his first two plate appearances. He finished his Greenville debut 3 for 4 with four RBI, adding a sacrifice fly. Also making his first appearance for the Drive was outfielder Enddy Azocar. The 19-year-old tripled, walked, and recorded an outfield assist. Yoeilin Cespedes homered for a third consecutive contest, his 10th of the season. Henry Godbout also went deep, while Gerardo Rodriguez homered as part of his 2-for-5 evening.

Tyler Uberstine made his first rehab appearance. He faced five batters, striking out four and allowing a home run to the other. Danny Kirwin notched the final two outs of the second before handing off bulk hurler Dylan Brown on what would have been his normal spot in the rotation. Brown cruised through 4 1/3 innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits. He struck out nine, a season high, while walking three. Steven Brooks finished things off with 2 2/3 scoreless, striking out three. The loss is the 14th in the last 15 games for Asheville, who fell to 9-36 and are allowing over nine runs per game.

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Salem RidgeYaks 3, Hickory Crawdads (TEX) 1

A fifth-inning two-run home run by Stanley Tucker proved to be the difference in Tuesday's rain-shortened series opener. It was the second straight game in which Tucker went deep. Barrett Morgan turned in a strong start, giving up a run on three hits in five innings to record the win. Morgan struck out four without walking a batter, and he threw 52 of his 66 pitches for strikes. Wuilliams Rodriguez picked up an unconventional save, retiring two batters in the sixth inning before the game was called by rain.

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FCL Rays 9, FCL Red Sox 5

The FCL Sox failed to hold an early 3-0 advantage. Sadbiel Delzine had another solid start, allowing a run on three hits in 3 1/3 innings, striking out three while walking one. Delzine has allowed two earned runs across 12 2/3 frames in his four starts. Yomar De La Rosa took the loss, giving up four runs (only one earned) in 2 1/3. The Sox fell despite swiping nine bases on the day. Harold Rivas was 2 for 4 with a walk, run scored, two RBI, and two steals. Hector Ramos, Christopher Alvarado, and Tavano Baker had two steals each, while Jhoan Peguero had one. Franklin Primera reached base another three times, going 1 for 3 with two walks. The 18-year-old backstop now sports a .400/.571/.600 slash line.

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Player of the Day: The South Atlantic League has been a nice place to hit thus far in 2026, and Luke Heyman found the circuit as advertised. The 22-year-old Heyman was promoted after 36 games at Salem in which he hit .218/.383/.420, and promptly homered in his first two at-bats for Greenville. Currently ranked 31st in the system, the former Florida Gator was selected by Seattle in the 14th round last July and received an overslot $230,000 bonus. Boston picked him up at the Rule 5 roster deadline for eligible reliever Alex Hoppe before he'd even had a professional plate appearance.

Photo Credit: Luke Heyman by Kelly O'Connor

Podcast Ep #415: Three’s Company

2026-05-26T14:33:32.032-04:00

Ian Cundall and Mike Andrews are back to talk about the latest Red Sox prospect news, and this week they are joined by the returning Chris Hatfield! They start off by discussing the major league team coming off a sweep by the Twins, before highlighting several minor league players due for a promotion. After that they go through what Ian saw in Portland and Worcester last week, including Anthony Eyanson, Jake Bennett and Franklin Arias. Mike and Chris then preview the upcoming DSL season, before they wrap up the show by answering your emails!

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Cup of Coffee: Primera homers for second time in three FCL games

2026-05-26T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/26 Cup of Coffee: The FCL Red Sox were the only Boston affiliate in action on Monday. Despite getting on the board first, they ultimately fell to the FCL Braves by a final score of 7-4 at CoolToday Park in North Port.

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FCL Braves 7, FCL Red Sox 4

Franklin Primera (pictured) enjoyed a strong day at the plate, going 2 for 3 with his second home run of the season, one RBI, two runs scored, and one walk. Jhorman Bravo and Tavano Baker each drove in one run and stole two bases, with the former scoring one run and the latter drawing one walk. Dorian Soto went 1 for 4 with one stolen base.

Angelo Ladera got the start and took the loss after allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and six strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings. Yoandys Veraza and Yoelvin Chirino combined to surrender three additional runs, while Jeison Payano struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief.

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Player of the Day: Franklin Primera gets the nod for going deep for the second time in three games. Through his first 13 games (51 plate appearances) of the season for the FCL Red Sox, the 18-year-old catcher is slashing an impressive .405/.569/.622 with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs, nine runs scored, one stolen base, 12 walks, and four strikeouts. From behind the plate, he has thrown out four of 39 possible base stealers. Originally signed out of Venezuela for just $10,000 in September 2024, Primera is currently ranked as the No. 33 prospect in the organization.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Garcia delivers a walk-off single; Witherspoon bounces back

2026-05-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/25 Cup of Coffee: In the midst of a five-game losing streak, Worcester got rained out on Sunday. Portland won on a walk-off hit from Johanfran Garcia, while Kyson Witherspoon turned things around in Greenville.

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Rochester Red Wings (MIN) @ Worcester Red Sox, PPD (rain)

Sunday's game got postponed, but no makeup date has been scheduled. There is a chance the game is played in Rochester in the series that starts on June 9.

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Portland Sea Dogs 4, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 3 (10 innings)

An RBI triple from Franklin Arias tied the game in the 10th, and Johanfran Garcia won it with a walk-off single. Arias finished 2 for 5, while Ronald Rosario went 2 for 4 with a double and his second home run. Garcia went 2 for 5 and ended the series going 7 for 19 with a home run. Starter Gage Ziehl allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings but walked four while striking out four. Patrick Halligan stayed hot with his fourth straight scoreless appearance, blanking Reading over 3 1/3 innings. The win went to Cooper Adams as he allowed just an unearned run over the final two frames.

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Frederick Keys (BAL) 3, Greenville Drive 2 (Game One)

The Drive had the bases loaded with two outs in the final inning, but Isaiah Jackson popped out to end it. Jackson had a single and a solo home run prior to making the last out. Jack Winnay went 1 for 3 with a walk, and Adonys Guzman went 2 for 2 with a walk. Pitching for the first time in almost two weeks, Kyson Witherspoon had a bounce back outing. He struck out six and walked two over 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball. The loss went to a rehabbing Osvaldo Berrios who allowed two runs while recording five outs.

Frederick Keys (BAL) 6, Greenville Drive 5 (Game Two)

It was another tough loss for Greenville in the makeup game, as they went up by two runs in extra innings only to give up three runs in the bottom half of the inning. Starter Alex Bouchard limited the Keys to two runs on one hit over 5 1/3 frames, but Brandon Neely took the loss after allowing four runs (two earned) over two innings. Yoeilin Cespedes extended his hitting streak to five games by going 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk. Yophery Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with a double, and Justin Gonzales went 1 for 4 and scored two runs.

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Salem RidgeYaks (BOS) 10, Hill City Howlers (CLE) 2

Seven members of Salem's lineup had at least one hit as they trounced the Howlers. Stanley Tucker led the way, going 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBI. Avinson Pinto doubled twice and drove in two runs, and Skylar King went 1 for 4 with a walk and two steals. Cole Tolbert struck out four and allowed one run over four frames, and Jacob Mayers allowed one run despite not allowing a hit over 3 1/3 innings. He walked four and struck out two.

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Player of the Day: While not the best statistical performance of the day, Johanfran Garcia's walk-off single was the highlight on Sunday. Garcia has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, and has an impressive line of .295/.348/.557 so far in May. That does come with a 27 percent strikeout rate and just a four percent walk rate, but the 21-year-old is in the midst of his best stretch since April 2024 prior to tearing two ligaments in his knee.

Photo Credit: Johanfran Garcia by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Arias homers again for the Sea Dogs, Greenville gets washed out again

2026-05-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/24 Cup of Coffee: A rough Saturday for the Boston affiliates resulted in a winless day along with yet another washout for Greenville. In Portland, Franklin Arias (pictured) added to his home run total with a blast, Enddy Azocar continued to mash Single-A pitching, and the FCL squad got roughed up in its matchup.

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Rochester Red Wings (MIN) 7, Worcester Red Sox 5

Michael Sansone put the WooSox in an early hole as the team found itself trailing 6-0 entering the bottom of the sixth. Sansone took the loss with four runs allowed in 5 1/3 innings of work, he struck out four and walked a batter but also allowed a home run. Eduardo Rivera allowed the other three runs to score over 1 2/3 frames while struggling with his command as he walked three and struck out four. Noah Song pitched the final two innings with no hits, a walk and a pair of strikeouts.

Offensively, Nate Eaton led the way with a 3-for-4 outing while adding two stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added a double and a run-scoring single, and Vinny Capra had two RBIs coming from a single in the sixth.

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Reading Fightin' Phils (PHI) 7, Portland Sea Dogs 3

The Sea Dogs carried a combined no-hitter into the seventh, where Joe Vogatsky allowed a leadoff single to break up the bid as part of a six-run inning. Vogatsky was tagged for all six runs on five hits while only recording two outs. Through the first six innings, Jedixson Paez and Dalton Rogers combined to hold Reading hitless with three innings of work each. Paez retired all nine hitters he faced while Rogers walked a single hitter in his appearance. Through six frames, Portland put themselves ahead 2-0 thanks to a pair of RBI singles from Nate Baez in the third and Tyler McDonough in the sixth. After Portland fell behind for good, Franklin Arias belted a solo home run to make it 7-3 in the eighth. The blast was Arias' 11th of the season and third in the last two games, bringing his OPS on the season to 1.079 in 35 games.

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Greenville Drive at Frederick Keys (BAL) Cancelled

For the third straight day, Greenville was washed out due to rain. The two teams will conclude their week-long series on Sunday with a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m.

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Hill City Howlers (CLE) 5, Salem RidgeYaks 4

Salem looked poised to wrap up at least a split of the series but faltered late after giving up five runs in the bottom of the eighth. Salem grabbed a 2-0 lead in the sixth after Kleyver Salazar doubled home Starlyn Nunez, who singled with one out in the inning followed by a walk from Andrews Opata. During the very next at bat, a wild pitch allowed Opata to cross home. Leighton Finley was excellent for the RidgeYaks, holding Hill City scoreless over his five innings of work. The right-hander struck out six and allowed three hits and two walks. Harry Blum came on to pitch the sixth and seventh and ran into trouble in the eighth before Adam Bates followed him and was charged with a blown save.

Trailing 5-2 entering the ninth, Salem attempted to mount a comeback as Enddy Azocar tripled home D'Angelo Ortiz and Givian Sirvania to cut the deficit to one. With the tying run standing at third with one out, Nunez struck out swinging, Opata and Salazar walked, and Anderson Fermin struck out to end the game.

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FCL Twins 19, FCL Red Sox 2

The Red Sox pitching staff allowed runs in six of the seven innings played on Saturday as they fell to 6-10 on the season. It was a tough rehab assignment for Brady Tygart, who allowed six runs (five earned runs) in an inning of work in his first appearance on the mound in 2026. He also walked two and struck out one batter. Carter Rasmussen ran into trouble for the second straight outing, surrendering eight runs while recording a single out in his outing. Trailing 19-0 entering the final half inning, the Red Sox scraped across their only two runs of the game on an RBI ground out by Jostin Ogando followed by a run-scoring double by Dorian Soto. Ogando and Soto each had a hit along with a triple by Christopher Alvarado to account for the only three hits the squad could muster.

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Player of the Day: Stop us if you've heard this before, but Franklin Arias' play on Saturday earned him yet another Player of the Day honor. The shortstop hit his 11th home run of the season to add to his career-high in a season. What is even more impressive than his power stroke is his control of the strike zone, with just 19 strikeouts in 149 plate appearances this season. Arias is the SoxProspects' 2nd-ranked prospect in the system.

Photo Credit: Franklin Arias by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Arias goes deep twice to power Portland win

2026-05-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/23 Cup of Coffee: Some standout starting pitching and a return to form by Franklin Arias (pictured) were the highlights on Friday night. Arias ended his homer slump decisively, going deep twice to account for all of the offense Portland needed behind a strong start from John Holobetz. Salem's doubleheader was full of impressive pitching, as the staff did not give up an earned run in either contest, but the bats managed only eight hits total across the two contests, leading to a split. Louis Andujar continues to cruise in the FCL despite his team dropping the decision. Rain interfered with a Greenville doubleheader, which might have been a preferable outcome on a rough night for the WooSox.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 12, Worcester Red Sox 1

Little went right at Polar Park on Friday evening as the WooSox were outhit 16 to 3. The Red Wings jumped on Jack Anderson early with a pair of first-inning homers and did not need to look back. Anderson went three innings, allowing six runs on nine hits. Wyatt Olds turned in a solid effort out of the bullpen, striking out four of the five batters he faced, allowing just one hit in 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Matt Lloyd was 2 for 4, accounting for two-thirds of the Worcester hits.

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Portland Sea Dogs 2, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 1

It was another Franklin Arias show at Hadlock Field, with the system's top position player prospect blasting two solo homers to give John Holobetz and company all of the offense they needed. Phillies 2025 first-round pick Gage Wood was on the mound for his Double-A debut, and he got a very quick education. Arias, the first batter Wood faced, took a 1-2 high fastball over the center field fence for a 1-0 lead. He followed that up with another solo shot on a hanging curveball in the fifth, his 10th of the season, and added a single to finish the evening 3 for 4. Holobetz rebounded from a pair of rocky starts to dominate Reading, scattering five hits across six scoreless frames and striking out six without issuing a walk. Caleb Bolden held the lead, giving up one run on two hits in his two innings of relief, striking out four. Reidis Sena struck out two and walked one in a hitless ninth to earn the save.

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Game 1: Greenville Drive @ Frederick Keys (BAL), postponed

Game 2: Greenville Drive @ Frederick Keys, canceled

The rain continued in Frederick, as Greenville was rained out for a second straight day. One of the two games of the doubleheader will be rescheduled for a yet-to-be-determined date, while the other has been fully washed off the schedule.

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Game 1: Salem RidgeYaks 3, Hill City Howlers (CLE) 1

Salem got outstanding pitching throughout Friday's twinbill. Jason Gilman got the start in the opener, allowing one unearned run on two hits in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five, walked two, induced seven ground-ball outs, and lowered his ERA to 1.84. Jay Allmer went 2 1/3 scoreless innings to get credit for the win. He allowed just one hit and one walk as he struck out three. Givian Sirvania roped a two-run double in the second that gave Salem a lead it would not relinquish. Avinson Pinto added an insurance run with a seventh-inning solo homer.

Game 2: Hill City Howlers 2, Salem RidgeYaks 1

Jose Bello continued the excellent pitching in the nightcap, giving up one earned run on three hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out three, and walking one. It was the longest outing of the 20-year-old righty's professional career and the first time he had worked into the sixth inning. Nicolas de la Cruz was saddled with the loss despite not allowing an earned run, as the automatic runner scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth. Lynchburg hurlers held Salem to just four hits, with Stanley Tucker and Kleyver Salazar picking up two apiece.

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FCL Twins 7, FCL Red Sox 2

It was a tough start for Yermain Ruiz, who allowed four runs on three hits while recording only two outs to take the loss. At the plate, Louis Andujar wasted little time in extending his on-base streak to 11 games, leading off the game with a double, stealing third, and coming on to score on a Dorian Soto base hit. Franklin Primera connected for a solo homer in the fourth inning, his first of the season. Hector Ramos returned to the lineup after having not played since Saturday, going 0 for 2 with a walk and a stolen base.

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Player of the Day: Entering the game on a 2-for-22 skid, Franklin Arias wasted no time in turning that around. He blasted his first home run of May after bounding out with eight in April, then needed only wait five more innings to deliver his second. The effort boosted Arias's season line to an impressive .341/.424/.642, and he sits in prime position to take over as the system's top prospect when Payton Tolle graduates from the rankings at the start of June.

Photo Credit: Franklin Arias by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Wehunt, Halligan, and Adams combine for 20 Ks in Portland's shutout win

2026-05-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/22 Cup of Coffee: Thursday's slate featured three early games and two rainouts. Anthony Seigler drove in three runs in Worcester's loss to Rochester. Blake Wehunt (pictured) struck out 11 across five scoreless innings in Portland's shutout win over Reading. Greenville and Salem were both rained out and will play doubleheaders on Friday. Louis Andujar homered again in the Florida Complex League.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 9, Worcester Red Sox 4

Worcester scored four runs in the first inning but was held in check the rest of the way. Allan Castro and Tsung-Che Cheng each had two hits, with the former driving in one run and the latter doubling. Anthony Seigler doubled in three runs for his only hit of the day. Braiden Ward, who scored once, and Matt Thaiss, who walked twice, stole one base apiece. Nate Eaton and Kristian Campbell accounted for three walks and two runs.

On the mound, Jacob Webb went 2 2/3 innings in his first start of the season, allowing three earned runs on two hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. He threw 51 pitches (29 strikes) and generated eight whiffs. Of the five relievers Worcester used, Alec Gamboa stood out by facing the minimum over two scoreless frames. Noah Song also struck out the lone hitter he faced.

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Portland Sea Dogs 1, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 0

Blake Wehunt was dominant in his longest start of the season so far for Portland. The 25-year-old righty scattered four hits and one walk while striking out 11 over five scoreless innings. He threw 69 pitches (49 strikes) and generated 13 whiffs. Patrick Halligan and Cooper Adams added nine more strikeouts across four scoreless, one-hit frames of relief to seal the shutout win.

Offensively, Will Turner scored the game's only run on an RBI groundout off the bat of Nate Baez in the third inning. Marvin Alcantara singled three times and accounted for three of his side's four hits in doing so. Miguel Bleis was responsible for the other. Nelly Taylor and Tyler McDonough each drew one walk and stole one base.

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Greenville Drive @ Frederick Keys (BAL) (PPD)

Thursday's contest between Greenville and Frederick was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Friday.

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Salem RidgeYaks @ Hill City Howlers (CLE) (PPD)

Thursday's contest between Salem and Hill City was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Friday.

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FCL Red Sox 4, FCL Braves 3

Louis Andujar had a perfect day at the plate, going 3 for 3 with his third home run of the season, one RBI, one run scored, and one walk. Franklin Primera and Tavano Baker each went 2 for 3, with the former doubling and scoring one run, and the latter tripling, driving in the winning run on a walk-off single, scoring once, drawing one walk, and stealing one base. Jhorman Bravo drew two walks, stole one base, and scored one run.

On the mound, Berny Ortiz went 2 1/3 innings in his start, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit, two walks, and five strikeouts. Christopher Cordero gave up an additional unearned run in his two innings out of the bullpen, while Merlin Bido picked up the win with a pair of strikeouts over 2 2/3 scoreless, one-hit frames of relief.

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Player of the Day: Following Jake Bennett's 11-strikeout performance in Worcester on Wednesday, Blake Wehunt matched that total in his start for Portland on Thursday. It marked the third double-digit strikeout outing of Wehunt's professional career. In five starts since returning from a left hamstring injury on April 22, the Kennesaw State product has posted a 2.76 ERA with 20 strikeouts to six walks over 16 1/3 innings for the Sea Dogs. He is currently ranked as the organization's No. 18 prospect.

Photo Credit: Blake Wehunt by Kelly O'Connor

With new pitches and competitive attitude, Devin Futrell is 'eager to make hitters look bad'

2026-05-21T11:00:00.000-04:00

When a pitcher starts off the year allowing no runs over nine innings and earns a promotion, he starts to turn a few heads around the organization. That is exactly what Devin Futrell did to start his 2026 season. A numbers game kept him off of a strong Greenville staff out of spring training, but forced their hand with a strong start capped by a no-hit outing for Salem that saw him win Carolina League Pitcher of the Week.

"Obviously you guys saw the no hits, but I also got a lot of early swings," Futrell said of his no-hit outing. "I actually walked the first batter on four straight pitches, so that kind of sucked. I rebounded right away and got three weak contacts. After that, it was just about getting in the zone early and getting weak contact in that outing."

Coming out of the gates the way Futrell did was very important for him not only to get promoted, but to get in a good rhythm and mindset to set the table for the season.

"I mostly contribute being locked in so early in the season to my competitiveness," Futrell noted. "I don’t want to go out there and get shelled. I just want to go out there and make the hitters look bad. Making yourself look better is what’s going to get you to the next level. I just go day in, and day out and just try to show the hitters that I am better than them."

The 23-year-old has had nothing but success since being drafted in 2024 out of Vanderbilt. Futrell has a career 2.24 ERA with a 1.029 WHIP over 92.1 innings pitched. He has also shown an impressive ability with controlling the baseball, as he has a 1.9 BB/9 over that span.

The part of his game that are works in progress are his velocity and swing and miss. While the two can go hand in hand, Futrell has been showing off a few new pitches that might help in getting more whiffs.

"The splitter has been really dialed to start the season," Futrell said. "In spring training, you want to go through some failure so you can come out on the better half during the season. Surprisingly, the pitch was really good for me during spring and it’s continuing to get better. I got an 80% whiff rate on it down at the complex. I then started throwing a cutter in there towards the end of camp. That pitch is pretty good right now for me and I am throwing it pretty hard."

Along with the new pitches he has added to his arsenal, Futrell has started to attack adding velocity to his pitches. Adding velo was his main goal he set when he sat down with the development staff when he got down to Fort Myers.

"My lowest hanging fruit is my velocity," Futrell noted. "I know it is a big part of today’s game. But there are still guys out there who get outs, and I am one of those guys. As long as I am working on that and keep pushing up the floor throughout all my pitches, I will get to where I need to be. Just recently I decided to switch up my sweeper a little bit. I was chasing the horizontal before and now I am trying to actually get lift to my sweeper. It is something you don’t usually see with that pitch. Most of them hang around the zero line. I am trying to get mine to like five or ten vert. I want it to ride a bit to hitters. It looks like a slow cutter out of my hand. I am getting around a 50% whiff rate on that pitch right now."

Getting off to the great start is partially credited to how he prepared for the season over the winter. Futrell decided to spend it down in Nashville at Vanderbilt with big leaguers and trainers he worked with while in college.

"I was not familiar with all the new school numbers and stuff when I got into pro ball," Futrell said. "I took a deep dive in that this offseason and spent a lot of time with a lot of big leaguers, Just having an understanding of all the new analytics is huge. I developed my splitter that just happened to clock one day over the offseason. It has been my bread and butter so far this season. I also got to work out with Garrett Crochet and got to pick his brain a good amount. Also was training with Justin Slaten, Sonny Gray, and Jack Leiter a bit too. Those guys really taught me about pitch design. They were talking about their sweepers and that they don’t even chase for movement anymore. They just try to throw it as hard as they can. I have been trying to implement that into my game now. I just got better and got two new pitches from the whole experience."

Futrell is no stranger to playing with or facing tough competition as he makes his rise through the minors. From growing up in a talent filled area to going to one of the best baseball schools in the country, he knows what it takes to compete with the best of the best.

"I think the South Florida area is the most loaded with talent in the country. They can recruit and pick players from all over the country. Ever since I was 9, I have played with big leaguers. I played with Enrique Bradfield my whole life. I have played with Gavin and Triston Casas. I played a lot with Colby Mayo. I got to be around Mark Vientos a lot too. I think in my junior year, there was like 20 commits on the team. We were always the team to beat in high school. You had to go out there and play with a chip on your shoulder and make sure you didn’t get embarrassed. It helped me get in the right mindset for college and pro ball."

Photo Credit: Devin Futrell by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Garcia powers Portland; Bennett fans 11 for WooSox

2026-05-21T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/21 Cup of Coffee: The affiliates split their four games on a day that saw solid starting pitching across the board. Hayden Mullins was again tough to square up, allowing just one hit in Portland's win as he got plenty of support from Johanfran Garcia (pictured). Mullins' one-hit effort was matched by Salem starter Barrett Morgan as the RidgeYaks came away with the win. Jake Bennett had a very strong night on the mound for Worcester, but the WooSox fell in extra innings, while Dylan Brown turned in a solid effort for Greenville in the Drive loss.

Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 7, Worcester Red Sox 2

Jake Bennett started a pitchers' duel against his former organization that remained knotted at 2-2 until an 11th-inning breakout. Bennett struck out a career-high 11 batters without issuing a walk in his five innings of work, allowing one run on seven hits. Ian Cundall was on the scene, reporting that the lefty was up to 96 with the fastball and showed "good feel with his curveball and sweeper." Rochester picked up another run off of Kyle Keller in the sixth, before the trio of Eduardo Rivera, Tayron Guerrero, and Tommy Kahnle combined for four hitless innings. Guerrero was the most impressive of the group, touching 102 and striking out three batters. A five-run 11th against Wyatt Olds made for a lopsided-looking final score.

The offense failed to pick up a hit in eight at-bats with a runner in scoring position. The two runs scored on a fifth-inning homer by Matt Lloyd and a run-scoring groundout by Nate Eaton that scored Tsung-Tse Cheng to tie the game in the ninth.

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Portland Sea Dogs 9, Reading Fightin Phils 4

A big night at the plate from Johanfran Garcia supported batterymate Hayden Mullins in Portland. Garcia kicked off the game's scoring with an RBI single in the first, added a solo homer in the sixth, walked, and scored three runs. He is now riding a seven-game hitting streak. Nelly Taylor doubled twice, while Nate Baez added his 10th two-bagger of the season as part of a 2-for-5 evening. Mullins allowed just one hit over five innings and struck out seven batters, which allowed him to overcome some wobbly control. He walked three batters and hit another with a pitch as he surrendered two runs over those five frames. Through 32 2/3 innings, Mullins has racked up 49 strikeouts but has issued more walks (18) than he has allowed hits (15). Max Carlson allowed two runs (one earned) in two innings in relief, and Cade Feeney finished the contest with two scoreless frames.

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Frederick Keys (BAL) 6, Greenville Drive 4

It was Boston shutting down Greenville in matinee action. The Drive managed just two hits against Baltimore prospect and former Padres second-round pick Boston Bozeman in his 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Dylan Brown kept things close, giving up just two runs across five innings in his third start since his promotion to the Drive. He walked one and struck out three. Adonys Guzman went deep for the Drive to spoil the shutout bid. Yoeilin Cespedes then blasted a two-run shot in the ninth, his eighth round-tripper of the season, but the Greenville rally fell short.

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Salem RidgeYaks 8, Hill City (?) Howlers (CLE) 3

A quartet of RidgeYak hurlers combined for a three-hit victory that was made all the more impressive by the fact that the team bus needed to find the generically-named "Hill City" in order to do so. D'Angelo Ortiz ripped two doubles off of the longtime Lynchburg Hillcats, who made the curious decision this offseason to go incognito. Ortiz drove in a run and scored another. Enddy Azocar continues to impress the organizational brass in the City on the Hill, which is not to be confused with "Hill City." It is also the Hub of the Universe, not to be confused with "Hub City." Azocar ripped his 15th double of the season while also drawing a walk. He has now doubled in five straight games and has 23 total bases in 26 at-bats during a six-game hitting streak. Andrews Opata delivered a solo homer to lead off the fourth inning and added his 20th stoplen bases of the year.

It was an uphill battle for Howler hitters against Barrett Morgan and company. Morgan surrendered two runs (one earned) on just one hit in 4 1/3 innings, an effort that actually saw his ERA rise to 2.01. Adam Bates got credit for the win, giving up an unearned run on two hits in 2 1/3. Wuilliams Rodriguez held the Hilliams hitless in two innings, and Harry Blum recorded the final out to complete the victory.

Player of the Day: A day after his brother's recall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Johanfran Garcia celebrated with a huge night at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a homer and three runs scored. A seven-game hitting streak has boosted Garcia's 2026 slash line from .159/.213/.455 to .236/.304/.500. Currently ranked #44 in the system, the 21-year-old backstop has battled injuries during his career, including missing much of 2024 after knee surgery.

Photo Credit: Johanfran Garcia by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Eyanson throws five no-hit innings in Portland shutout

2026-05-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/20 Cup of Coffee: The WooSox mounted a late rally but could not pull away with the win against Rochester. The Sea Dogs tossed a shutout in their series opener, with Anthony Eyanson (pictured) delivering five hitless innings to begin the game. The Drive rode an eighth-inning rally to the win, as Jack Winnay and Isaiah Jackson led the charge, while Salem was blown out despite an excellent game by Enddy Azocar. Sadbiel Delzine delivered an impressive performance out of the bullpen in a win for the FCL Sox.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 7, Worcester Red Sox 6

The WooSox made the game interesting with a three-run rally in the seventh inning but they were unable to complete the comeback against Rochester. Anthony Seigler was Worcester's star on offense, as he drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and a two-run single in the seventh. He was 2 for 4 with a walk and three RBI in the game. Shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng went 1 for 2 with two walks, two runs scored, and an RBI. Nate Eaton was 3 for 5 with two runs scored out of the leadoff spot in the lineup.

Making his second start with the WooSox, Raymond Burgos struggled on Tuesday night as he surrendered six runs on seven hits in four innings. Noah Song was the first pitcher out of the bullpen and he was excellent, punching out three batters in two scoreless innings. Danny Coulombe allowed a run in 2/3 of an inning in the second outing of his rehab assignment.

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Portland Sea Dogs 2, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 0

Anthony Eyanson was unhittable through five innings in his second start at the Double-A level, striking out four batters and walking three to earn his first win with the Sea Dogs. Joe Vogatsky and Reidis Sena continued Portland's dominant pitching performance, throwing two shutout innings apiece and striking out four and five batters, respectively. Portland's bats were quiet as well but they were able to scrape together enough offense to support the outstanding game by the pitching staff, picking up runs on RBI singles by Ahbram Liendo in the second inning and Franklin Arias in the seventh inning. Arias was 2 for 4 in the game, pushing his slash line to .336/.422/.603 as his standout season continues.

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Greenville Drive 9, Frederick Keys (BAL) 8

After struggling to start a rally for the first seven innings, the Drive exploded for eight runs in the eighth inning. Jack Winnay, who put the Drive on the board with a solo home run in the fourth inning, delivered the go-ahead hit as he cracked a line drive single to left field to score two runs. Isaiah Jackson followed him with a two-run blast, his fifth of the season, to give Greenville some insurance. Winnay was 2 for 4 with three RBI and a walk on the night. Justin Gonzales was 2 for 4 with a walk and he added an RBI single of his own in the eighth inning.

Austin Erlicher tossed the first 2 2/2 innings for the Drive, striking out four batters but struggling with his control as he walked three and allowed two runs. Ben Hansen was electric out of the bullpen, fanning nine batters and surrendering one run on three hits in 4 1/3 innings. Steven Brooks closed out the game with two innings of one-run ball, striking out three hitters.

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Hill City Howlers (CLE) 16, Salem RidgeYaks 2

The Salem pitching staff was knocked around on Tuesday night, as the RidgeYaks arms had no answer for the Howlers bats. Christian Foutch was tagged for eight runs and walked five batters in two innings, spiking his ERA to 8.31 this season. Madinson Frias gave up five runs on five hits and three walks in four innings of relief, failing to record a strikeout. Griffin Kilander allowed three runs in two innings. Enddy Azocar recorded four of Salem's six hits on the night, going 4 for 5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. Starlyn Nunez collected the other two hits for the RidgeYaks, going 2 for 5.

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FCL Red Sox 5, FCL Orioles 4

Dalton Rogers opened the game for the FCL Sox, beginning a rehab assignment after missing the last three weeks. Rogers allowed an unearned run while striking out three in 1 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to Sadbiel Delzine. Coming off an excellent performance in a combined no-hitter last week, Delzine was outstanding again on Tuesday afternoon. Delzine struck out three batters while allowing just a hit and a walk in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Juanyerlin Duran struggled with his control out of the bullpen, walking three batters and allowing three runs in 2/3 of an inning, but Yomar De La Rosa was able to lock down his first save of the season with 1 1/3 shutout frames. On the offensive side, Liosward Marin had a big game, with a solo home run in the third inning and an RBI single in the fourth as part of a 2-for-3 day. Josue Brito went 2 for 3 and drove in a run with a third-inning sacrifice fly. Harold Rivas was 1 for 2 with two walks and a run scored.

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Player of the Day: Anthony Eyanson continued his incredible start to his professional career with another banner night on Tuesday, throwing five innings without allowing a hit. Eyanson's excellent night dropped his ERA to a sparkling 0.61 between Greenville and Portland this season, as he has now allowed just two runs on ten hits in 29 1/3 innings this season. A third-round pick out of LSU last year, Eyanson has been one of the most impressive pitchers in the minor leagues this season and he jumped to number three in the latest SoxProspects.com rankings update.

Photo Credit: Anthony Eyanson by Kelly O'Connor

Minor Notes: Sogard called up; Gonzales gets the national spotlight

2026-05-19T12:00:00.000-04:00

This week’s roundup highlights key movement across the system, from updated prospect rankings to notable performances and injury developments. A few rising names are gaining national attention, while others are making their case for a call-up. Here’s a look at the latest news and standout players across the organization.

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Rankings updates

Mike joined Ian on the most recent episode of the Podcast to break down the new SoxProspects.com rankings for May. They each picked three players whose rankings caught their eye while going through a detailed breakdown of the big changes.

New podcast

Mike and Ian were back at it again, discussing the big league team's recent performance, as well as checking in on notable performances so far for each affiliate.

Sogard up; Story to the IL

With Trevor Story getting placed on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia, the club recalled utilityman Nick Sogard (pictured, right) from Worcester. Story's timeline is still unclear as he may need surgery. Sogard put up strong numbers in Worcester this year, batting .269/.417/.454 with five home runs in 36 games.

National rankings updates

As a 19-year-old posting a .938 OPS over 137 at-bats in High-A, it is no surprise that Justin Gonzales is getting more national recognition. He is now the 98th-ranked prospect in baseball for both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. Right-hander Kyson Witherspoon also cracked the top-100 for MLB Pipeline, coming in at number 88.

Baseball America also released an updated top-30 prospect list for Boston. The top pitcher on the list is now Anthony Eyanson, who they have ranked second in the system.

No-hitter in the FCL

In true FCL-fashion, the Red Sox tossed a no-hitter that was not a shutout as a walk, a balk, a steal, and a groundout led to a run scoring. A rehabbing Osvaldo Berrios tossed the first three frames, with Sadbiel Delzine and Juanyerlin Duran combining on the last six innings.

Injury updates

It was a mix of good and bad news on the injury front last week, with Salem being particularly hard hit.

Worcester placed Osvaldo Berrios on a rehab assignment. After helping the FCL Red Sox toss a no-hitter earlier in the week, he had another solid showing in Greenville on Saturday. The WooSox can use the help, as they just placed Isaac Coffey on the seven-day injured list with knee inflammation.
Boston placed Danny Coulombe in Portland on a rehab assignment. The left-hander made a rehab appearance on Friday, posting a scoreless inning for the Sea Dogs.
Salem placed Dalvinson Reyes, Ethan Walker, and Ty Hodge on the seven-day injured list. No corresponding moves have been made to fill their roster spots.
As expected, Greenville transferred Juan Valera to the full-season injured list as he underwent Tommy John surgery on May 6.

Where are they now?

Jhostynxon ("the Password") García is getting promoted to Pittsburgh. Old friend Nick Yorke got optioned to make room for him. Last week, Garcia launched three home runs as part of a five-hit night. He missed a few weeks with an injury this year, but he has performed well since returning.
Alex Verdugo, the centerpiece of the Mookie Betts trade, was released from his minor league contract by the Padres. The 30-year-old needs season-ending shoulder surgery.

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Players of the Week May 11-17

Jack Winnay, 1B/3B, Grenville Drive

5 G, 16 AB, 8 H, 1 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 7 BB, 6K, .500/.652/1.125

Winnay, Boston's 13th-round pick in the 2025 draft, entered last week with a triple slash of .198/378/.292. He was doing a good job of controlling the strike zone, as he had as many walks as strikeouts (24), but the hits were not falling. That flipped against first-place Bowling Green. The 22-year-old went 8 for 16 and walked 7 times while mashing three home runs. Winnay has a good chance of being a fan favorite, as he grew up in Newton, Mass., and attended Belmont Hill High School. In the blink of an eye, his OPS is up to .831 with both his on-base and slugging percentages over .400.

Winnay did not win the South Atlantic League Player of the Week award as a Rangers prospect hit .520 with 29 total bases over five games in Asheville's launching pad. The Red Sox had two other players win Player of the Week awards, with Enddy Azocar (pictured, left) topping the Carolina League and Louis Andujar taking the crown in the FCL.

Patrick Halligan, RHP, Portland Sea Dogs

2 G, 1-0, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K

Halligan's first outing came in relief on Wednesday, where he picked up a win while walking one over two otherwise spotless frames. That runner was ultimately caught stealing, so he faced the minimum in that appearance. On Saturday, the 27-year-old got a late, unexpected, spot start as Jedixson Paez was scratched with a sore hip. He faced the minimum again, retiring all 12 batters he faced. He struck out four, though he did not factor in the decision. Halligan was signed as a minor league free agent in January and has pitched to a 5.70 ERA over 23 2/3 innings. His 2025 season started in the Braves organization and ended in Houston's. He posted strong numbers for Double-A Corpus Christi, with an ERA of 3.48 over 51 2/3 innings with 62 strikeouts.

The two performances were also good enough for Halligan to win the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week award.

Photo Credit: Nick Sogard and Enddy Azocar by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Andujar named FCL Player of the Week; Brito doubles twice in loss

2026-05-19T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/19 Cup of Coffee: Fresh off being named the Florida Complex League Player of the Week, Louis Andujar (pictured) and the FCL Red Sox fell to the FCL Orioles in Sarasota on Monday. Yander Bonaci was a bright spot on the pitching front, while Josue Brito had arguably his most productive day at the plate since making his stateside debut earlier this month.

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FCL Orioles 11, FCL Red Sox 4

Angelo Ladera took the loss in his third start of the season after allowing five earned runs on five hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in two innings. Yoelvin Chirino and Yoandys Veraza combined to surrender six additional runs (five earned), while Yander Bonaci struck out three over 1 2/3 perfect frames of relief.

At the plate, Josue Brito led the way with two doubles, one RBI, and one run scored. Christopher Alvarado also drove in one run, drew one walk, and stole one base as part of a 1-for-2 day. Louis Andujar, Jhorman Bravo, and Jostin Ogando each scored one run, with Bravo adding a walk and a stolen base. Franklin Primera drew two walks.

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Player of the Day: Josue Brito gets the nod for putting together his first multi-hit game of the season. The 19-year-old first baseman/outfielder is now batting .206/.308/.382 with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs scored, two stolen bases, five walks, and eight strikeouts in nine games (39 plate appearances) for the FCL Red Sox. Originally signed out of Venezuela for $20,000 in January 2024, Brito was recognized as Boston's 2025 Latin Program Position Player of the Year following a strong repeat campaign in the Dominican Summer League. He is not currently ranked among the organization's top 60 prospects.

Photo Credit: Louis Andujar by Kelly O'Connor

Podcast Ep #414: Checking In On Each Affiliate And Emails

2026-05-18T14:34:26.055-04:00

Ian Cundall and Mike Andrews are back to discuss the continued struggles of the Red Sox offense and Trevor Story’s injury. After that, they go through each level and identify players that have caught their eye. They end that segment by going through the early standouts from the Florida Complex League, and wrap up the show by answering your emails.

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Cup of Coffee: Brannon and Gonzales stay hot; Azocar notches four hits

2026-05-18T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/18 Cup of Coffee: Heartbreaking losses for Portland and Salem were offset by impressive pitching for Worcester and a power surge for Greenville. Brooks Brannon in Portland and Justin Gonzales (pictured) in Greenville keep on tearing the cover off the ball, while Enddy Azocar continues to make the case for a top-10 ranking in the system.

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Worcester Red Sox 4, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 0

The WooSox pieced together a shutout with six different bullpen arms to break a three-game losing streak. The only pitchers to throw multiple innings were Eduardo Rivera and Jack Anderson. Rivera struck out one and allowed one hit over two innings, while Anderson limited Buffalo to two baserunners in his three frames. The number nine hitter was the star of the day offensively as Nathan Hickey went 2 for 2 with a home run and two walks. Both Mikey Romero and Kristian Campbell drove in a run as Romero went 2 for 5 with an RBI single and Campbell went 1 for 4 with an RBI double.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 6, Portland Sea Dogs 5

The Sea Dogs were walked off for the second straight day as Hartford earned a series split. Portland took a 5-4 lead in the top of the ninth as Max Ferguson laced an RBI single with two outs. Cooper Adams entered in the bottom half of the inning and issued two walks and then allowed a bunt single to load the bases with nobody out. He then got a strike out and a force out at home to change the momentum, but the Yard Goats laced a two-run double to deep center to win it. Starter Michael Sansone had a rough second inning that saw him allow four runs, but he was otherwise able to limit the damage over his five frames. Caleb Bolden kept the game tied with three shutout innings in relief.

The offense continues to be paced by Brooks Brannon who is white hot at the plate. He launched a two-run home run to the opposite field in the first, and finished the game 1 for 3 while adding a hit by pitch. In 11 games in May he is hitting .405/.469/.905. Miguel Bleis added a two-run home run of his own three batters later. The only starter with multiple hits was Will Turner who went 2 for 4 with a double.

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Greenville Drive 12, Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 10

This game appeared to be over after the fourth inning with Greenville up 11-1, but the first-place Hot Rods did not go down without a fight. Three players had standout offensive performances for Greenville. 19-year-old Justin Gonzales went 2 for 5 with a two-run double and a solo home run. The home run was his sixth of the year as his OPS bumped up to .938. An under-the-radar success story so far this season has been Mason White. Boston's fourth-round pick in 2025, White raised his OPS to .908 as he went 2 for 5 with a grand slam and an RBI single. Jack Winnay reached base in all five plate appearances, going 2 for 2 with three walks and three runs scored. The pitching was not sharp, as all four arms gave up at least one run. Starter Alex Bouchard surrendered three runs in 4 1/3, while P.J. Labriola picked up the win despite allowing two runs in less than two innings.

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Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 6, Salem RidgeYaks 5

Salem's walk-off loss may have been more painful than Portland's as the Nationals did not put a ball in play in the ninth. Three walks and a wild pitch by Nicolas De La Cruz was how this one ended. Enddy Azocar did all he could to put the RidgeYaks on top, as he went 4 for 5 with a double, RBI, and stolen base. Ilan Fernandez went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI, and Kleyver Salazar went 2 for 4 with a walk. The best pitcher for Salem was Wuilliams Rodriguez who set down all nine batters he faced.

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Player of the Day: The offense provided a few good candidates, with the win going to Justin Gonzales who drove in three runs with a double and a home run. It is the second straight win for Gonzales after he totaled four hits on Saturday. He is going to be sad to see Bowling Green leave town, as he finished the series going 10 for 21 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and two walks while striking out just once as he raised his OPS by 74 points. The 6-foot-6 slugger entered Baseball America's top 100 prospect list a week ago, as his performance has kept him climbing up the prospect charts.

Photo Credit: Justin Gonzales by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Gonzales has a four-hit day in Greenville, Halligan doesn't allow a baserunner in Portland

2026-05-17T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/17 Cup of Coffee: A rough Saturday across the Boston farm system resulted in no wins across five affiliate games. While the results were not good, Justin Gonzales (pictured) and Yoeilin Cespedes had strong showings in Greenville, and Patrick Halligan was perfect in his start for Portland.

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Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 2, W orcester Red Sox 0 (Five innings)

In what ended up being a rain-shortened game, Worcester only recorded four hits and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position in the loss. The only extra base hit for the WooSox came off the bat of Matt Lloyd, who ripped a double to lead off the third. Alec Gamboa was the tough loser in the game on the mound. Despite pitching well, a pair of solo home runs accounted for his two earned runs which proved to be the difference. He allowed four total hits over four innings and struck out three as well.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 4, Portland Sea Dogs 3 (10 Innings)

Portland entered the bottom of the tenth inning leading 3-2 but Reidis Sena managed to only record one out in the bottom half of the frame before allowing the tying and winning runs to cross the plate. In the loss, Brooks Brannon, Johanfran Garcia and Max Ferguson all recorded two hits. Brannon added an RBI double in the first inning and Ferguson drove in the Sea Dogs' lone run in the 10th on a single to left field. Tyler McDonough also slugged his fourth home run of the season on a solo shot in the seventh to tie the game at 2.

On the mound Patrick Halligan retired every hitter he faced across four innings while adding four strikeouts in the start. Erik Rivera allowed two runs (one earned run) over the next 2 1/3 frames, and Max Carlson held Hartford scoreless while recording the final eight outs to send the game into extra innings.

Also in the contest, Franklin Arias left after three at bats but the replacement was later confirmed by reporters as a manager decision.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 14, Greenville Drive 8

The Greenville pitching staff got knocked around to the tune of 17 hits and seven walks as Devin Futrell struggled in his second start with the Drive. Entering the game with a sub-2 ERA on the season between Salem and Greenville, the left-hander allowed four runs on seven hits while not recording a strikeout in 2 1/3 innings. After Osvaldo Berrios held Bowling Green off the scoreboard through the next 2 1/3 frames, Jay Almer, who eventually took the loss, and Luis Cohen combined to allow 10 runs (nine earned runs) over the final 4 1/3 innings.

While the pitching struggled, the Drive bats were in full swing. Justin Gonzales and Yoeilin Cespedes led the charge with four-hit nights each, with Gonzales recording a double and Cespedes grabbing two two-baggers of his own. Jack Winnay connected on a pair of home runs and Antonio Anderson added three hits himself.

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Fredericksburg Nationals (WSH) 10, Salem RidgeYaks 9

Salem held leads of 2-1 and 6-3 but the RidgeYaks pitching staff walked nine and gave up 12 hits in the loss. Leighton Finley took the loss after a tough outing on the mound saw him allow eight runs on ten hits with four walks and a strikeout in just three innings of work. Finley relieved Cole Tolbert, who allowed a run one a single hit with five strikeouts through the first three innings.

Offensively, Avinson Pinto led the way for Salem with a pair of hits and three RBIs. Andrews Opata, Starlyn Nunez and Stanley Tucker also had multi-hit outings as well. Enddy Azocar added a double and a walk to bring his OPS this season to .847 in what has been a strong start to the year.

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FCL Twins 6, FCL Red Sox 4

The Red Sox jumped out to a 4-1 lead through three-and-a-half innings behind a pair of two-run home runs off the bats of Jhorman Bravo in the second inning and Jorge Rodriguez in the fourth. Jakson Gamboa pitched well in his third start of the season, allowing a single run on a home run in 2 1/3 innings while adding three strikeouts. After beginning his professional career with a pair of scoreless appearances, Carter Rasmussen ran into trouble with his command. While eventually being charged with the loss, the right-hander walked six and allowed five runs while recording five outs. Merlin Bido relieved Rasmussen and pitched two scoreless frames.

Outside of the pair of home runs, Dorian Soto went 1 for 3 and Jostin Ogando singled in his only at bat of the game.

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Player of the Day: Amid the winless day across the farm system, Justin Gonzales continued to show his ever-improving hit tool with his 4-for-5 evening in Greenville's defeat. The Drive right-fielder had a trio of singles and a double to raise his slashline on the season to .311/.405/.508 across 153 plate appearances. Gonzales is currently the 7th-ranked prospect at SoxProspects.

Photo Credit: Justin Gonzales by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Coulombe rehabs for Portland

2026-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/16 Cup of Coffee: Only one team in the system escaped with a win on Friday, and they needed extra innings to do it. The Sea Dogs scored a run in the 10th to emerge with the victory as Danny Coulombe started his rehab stint. The FCL Red Sox prevailed in extra innings, but the Salem comeback fell short. Worcester and Greenville also lost, with Greenville having just one victory in its last 14 games.

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Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 5, Worcester Red Sox 2

Between losing players to Boston to cover injuries to the major league club and their own share of maladies, the WooSox have needed to use 28 pitchers, and the already-depleted rotation again needed reinforcement as Isaac Coffey was placed on the injured list early in the day. Cade Feeney was added from Portland and made the emergency start, allowing a run on two hits in two innings. Kyle Keller was saddled with the loss as he gave up a run on three hits in two frames, striking out three against one walk. Mikey Romero and Jason Delay were both 2 for 4 with a double. Delay added an RBI while Romero scored a pair of runs.

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Portland Sea Dogs 2, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 1

After failing to take advantage of several opportunities during the first nine innings, Portland rallied to victory in the 10th. With automatic runner Ahbram Liendo on second, Max Ferguson ripped his third hit of the day to advance him to third. Nate Baez then plated Liendo with what proved to be the winning run. Brooks Brannon was 2 for 4 with a walk on the evening, giving him multiple hits in five of his last eight games. He is 14 for 31 with an even 1.000 slugging percentage during that stretch.

Danny Coulombe began his rehab assignment with an efficient first inning, throwing nine pitches, allowing one hit, and inducing a pair of ground ball outs. John Holobetz followed, allowing one run on three hits in five innings, striking out four and walking a pair. Joe Vogatsky was excellent in relief, giving up just one hit in three scoreless frames to earn the win. Caleb Bolden navigated a scoreless 10th for the save.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 10, Greenville Drive 2

The Drive continued to move in reverse, as they have now been outscored 30-8 in the first four games of the series and have dropped 13 of 14 games overall. Both Greenville runs came on solo homers, as Natanael Yuten went deep in the fourth and Yophery Rodriguez followed in the sixth. It is the organization-leading 10th homer of the campaign for Rodriguez, who had never hit more than seven in a season entering 2026. Justin Gonzales got the start at first base for the first time this year after having played the outfield exclusively. He was 1 for 4 with a walk. Starter Marcus Phillips took the loss, surrendering five runs on five hits in 3 2/3. Shea Sprague was unable to slow the Bowling Green bats, giving up another four runs on eight hits over 3 2/3 frames. Joey Gartrell finished the contest, allowing one unearned score in his 1 2/3.

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Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 6, Salem RidgeYaks 5

Salem fell short in Fredericksburg, evening the series at two games apiece. Ty Hodge drove in three of the six RidgeYak runs as part of his 2-for-4 effort, including two on an eighth-inning RBI double to bring his team within one. Starlyn Nunez had a pair of hits out of the leadoff spot while Frederik Jimenez picked up a double. Jason Gilman, Boston's 16th-round pick last July, got his first starting assignment as a pro. He allowed two runs on two hits in two innings, walking and striking out three apiece. Dalvinson Reyes took the loss, giving up three runs (two earned) in three frames.

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FCL Red Sox 12, FCL Pirates 11

Player of the Day: N/A

Cup of Coffee: Liendo nearly hits for cycle; Azocar, Morgan lead Salem to win

2026-05-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/15 Cup of Coffee: Boston's affiliates went 2-3 on Thursday. Nick Sogard and Mikey Romero homered in Worcester's loss to Buffalo. Ahbram Liendo (pictured) nearly hit for the cycle, and Blake Wehunt fanned seven in Portland's win over Hartford. Henry Godbout recorded his fourth three-hit game of the season in Greenville's loss to Bowling Green. Enddy Azocar and Barrett Morgan headlined Salem's win over Fredericksburg. Jhoan Peguero and Louis Andujar went deep in the Florida Complex League as well.

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Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 4, Worcester Red Sox 3

Jake Bennett went 3 1/3 innings in his start for Worcester, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits, two walks, and three strikeouts. All the damage came in the bottom of the second. He threw 70 pitches (44 strikes) and generated 10 whiffs. Seth Martinez, Noah Song, and Tayron Guerrero combined for 4 2/3 scoreless frames of relief.

Offensively, Nick Sogard led the way out of the leadoff spot, going 2 for 4 with a solo shot for his fifth home run of the season. Nate Eaton also went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles. Mikey Romero clubbed a two-run homer in the ninth for his lone hit of the night and his second big fly of the year. Anthony Seigler scored one run, while Kristian Campbell drew three walks.

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Portland Sea Dogs 5, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 3

Ahbram Liendo finished a triple shy of the cycle, going 3 for 4 with one double, his first home run of the season, three RBIs, one run scored, and one stolen base. Marvin Alcantara homered for his only hit of the night and his fourth big fly of the year. Ronald Rosario drove in one run, while Will Turner, Nelly Taylor, and Max Ferguson combined for three runs and three walks. Taylor stole one base as well.

Blake Wehunt got the start for Portland and tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings, scattering three hits and one walk while striking out a season-high seven. He threw 63 pitches (37 strikes) and generated nine whiffs. Max Carlson (who was credited with the win), Reidis Sena (who was credited with the hold), and Cooper Adams (who was credited with the save) combined for seven additional strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings of three-run ball out of the bullpen.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 5, Greenville Drive 1

Dylan Brown went five innings in his start for Greenville, allowing two earned runs on three hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and seven strikeouts. He threw 75 pitches (50 strikes) and generated nine whiffs. Calvin Bickerstaff surrendered three runs in his two innings of relief, while Steven Brooks struck out three across a pair of scoreless frames.

Offensively, Henry Godbout tallied three hits, including a double, out of the leadoff spot. Antonio Anderson also doubled and drove in his side's lone run as part of a 2-for-4 night. Yophery Rodriguez went 1 for 3 with one double, one run scored, and one walk. Despite going hitless, Jack Winnay walked three times.

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Salem RidgeYaks 6, Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 3

Barrett Morgan put together a strong start for Salem, scattering one hit and one walk while striking out three over a career-high five scoreless innings. He faced just one over the minimum on 62 pitches (37 strikes), generating seven whiffs. Jose Bello took over in the sixth and allowed three runs across the contest's final four innings to notch his first save of the season.

Four members of Salem's lineup recorded multiple hits. Enddy Azocar stood out by going 2 for 4 with one double, his sixth home run of the year, two RBI, one run scored, and one walk. Skylar King went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and one stolen base. Ty Hodge went 2 for 3 with one double, one run scored, and two walks. Avinson Pinto went 2 for 5 with one RBI. Luke Heyman and D'Angelo Ortiz each went 1 for 3, with the former doubling, scoring one run, and drawing two walks, and the latter driving in one run and drawing two walks. Starlyn Nunez tripled and scored once.

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FCL Pirates 6, FCL Red Sox 5

Despite suffering another walk-off loss, the FCL Red Sox out-hit the opposition on Thursday. Jhoan Peguero led the way, going 3 for 3 with his first home run of the season, one RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases, and one walk. Louis Andujar also belted a two-run shot as part of a 2-for-4 day. Dorian Soto had two hits, scored one run, and drew one walk. Harold Rivas tripled in two runs for his lone hit, while Franklin Primera scored one run and drew one walk.

On the mound, Berny Ortiz went 2 2/3 innings in his second start of the year, allowing two earned runs on three hits, no walks, and five strikeouts. Christopher Cordero, Jeison Payano, and Yander Bonaci combined to give up four runs (three earned) out of the bullpen, while Tejahari Wilson walked three and struck out two across 2 2/3 scoreless frames of relief. Bonaci was saddled with the loss after giving up the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.

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Player of the Day: Barrett Morgan gets the nod for delivering five scoreless innings for Salem on Thursday. The 21-year-old righty now sports a 2.00 ERA with 23 strikeouts to eight walks through six outings (three starts) spanning 18 innings to begin his first professional season. Opponents are batting just .177 against Morgan, who was selected in the 11th round of last summer's draft out of Cowley County Community College. The 6-foot-5 right-hander is currently ranked as the organization's No. 41 prospect.

Photo Credit: Ahbram Liendo by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Ferguson, Arias key Portland comeback

2026-05-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/14 Cup of Coffee: The system picked up victories in three out of four contests on Wednesday, with eighth-inning rallies buoying both Portland and Salem. The Sea Dogs pounded out 13 hits, Franklin Arias reached base three more times, and Max Ferguson (pictured) hit a tie-breaking homer in Hartford. It was an effective bullpen day for the WooSox, while a Luke Heyman double keyed Salem's comeback. Greenville slumped to the organization's only loss of the day, despite the continued hot bats of Justin Gonzales and Henry Godbout.

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Worcester Red Sox 6, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 2

A depleted Worcester starting rotation was a non-issue as six hurlers, none throwing more than two innings, pieced together the victory. Devin Sweet drew the first assignment, rolling through two perfect innings, striking out one while inducing three ground ball outs. Eduardo Rivera got credit for the win with his two scoreless innings of work, scattering three hits and striking out three. Buffalo scratched a pair of runs off of Jack Anderson in the fifth, but Angel Bastardo, Wyatt Olds, and Tommy Kahnle combined for four shutout frames to close out the victory. Nick Sogard and Jason Delay had two hits apiece, while Braiden Ward walked and stole his organization-leading 20th base of the year.

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Portland Sea Dogs 9, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 6

A five-run eighth-inning rally capped a 13-hit effort in Wednesday's come-from-behind win at Dunkin Donuts Park. Max Ferguson blasted a two-run tie-breaking homer, adding a single and a stolen base to his 2-for-3 evening. Tyler McDonough also went deep as part of a two-hit effort, while Brooks Brannon homered for the sixth time in just 14 games since his activation. Franklin Arias continues to be a catalyst atop the Sea Dogs order, going 1 for 3 with two walks and two runs scored. Nate Baez ripped a pair of doubles, and Miguel Bleis was 2 for 4 with a walk and two runs driven in.

Starter Gage Ziehl allowed six runs on 11 hits in his five innings of work. He struck out four without issuing a walk. Patrick Halligan and Cade Feeney pitched two hitless innings apiece out of the Portland bullpen. Halligan got credit for the victory while Feeney earned the save.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 10, Greenville Drive 4

Wednesday's contest featured two teams going in opposite directions: Bowling Green won its fifth straight, while Greenville fell to an 11th loss in 12 games. The offense had plenty of opportunities but stranded 10 men on base, going 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Mason White was 2 for 4 with a triple and a run scored. Justin Gonzalez and Henry Godbout had two hits apiece out of the top two spots in the lineup. Jack Winnay delivered a solo homer in the sixth, his third of the season. Starter Austin Ehrlicher took the loss, surrendering two runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings.

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Salem RidgeYaks 3, Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 1

A three-run eighth-inning rally by the RidgeYaks was enough as a quartet of Salem pitchers stranded 14 Fredericksburg baserunners. Enddy Azocar spoiled the shutout bid with an RBI single, his second hit of the evening. Salem's lone extra-base hit was a two-run double by Luke Heyman that proved to be decisive. On the mound, starter Christian Foutch wriggled his way through 2 2/3 innings, surrendering two hits and five walks but escaping with just one run allowed. He struck out four, giving the 2025 fifth-round pick 27 punch outs in 19 2/3 innings. Ethan Walker followed with 1 2/3 scoreless innings, scattering two hits, striking out two, and walking one. Harry Blum struck out four of the seven batters he faced in two scoreless frames, and Nicolas De La Cruz got the victory, going the final 2 2/3.

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Player of the Day: Utilityman Max Ferguson has established himself as something of a fixture in the organization. Wednesday was a good microcosm of that, as he started at third base and moved over to first in the ninth for defesive purposes, while reaching base three times and delivering what proved to be a game-winning two-run homer. Acquired from the San Diego Padres at the deadline back in 2022 as part of the deal that brought Eric Hosmer to Boston and sent Jay Groome out west, Ferguson is nearing 300 games in the system. Generally known for his defense and versatility, the 26-year-old Ferguson is having his best season with the bat, hitting .284/.356/.531 in 23 games with the Sea Dogs.

Photo Credit: Max Ferguson by Kelly O'Connor

Podcast Ep #413: Breaking Down The New Sox Prospects Rankings

2026-05-13T10:06:57.941-04:00

Ian Cundall and Mike Andrews are back to discuss all the latest transactions, including Jake Bennett’s call-up and Juan Valera’s injury. After that, they briefly discuss the Red Sox play as of late before Mike gives a detailed breakdown of the May SoxProspects Rankings. After that, they each pick three players whose rankings caught their eye.

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Cup of Coffee: Berrios, Delzine, and Duran throw combined no-hitter in FCL

2026-05-13T07:00:00.210-04:00

5/13 Cup of Coffee: The lowest active level of the Red Sox system was the headliner of the day, as Osvaldo Berrios, Sadbiel Delzine, and Juanyerlin Duran combined to pitch a no-hitter on a memorable day in the FCL. The Sea Dogs blasted three home runs and Hayden Mullins (pictured) fanned eight batters but Portland lost on a walkoff in their series opener. Worcester, Greenville, and Salem put together quiet nights as each team scored two or fewer runs in losses.

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Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 7, Worcester Red Sox 2

Making his first start in the organization after signing a minor league deal last week, Raymond Burgos allowed three runs (one earned) in five innings, walking three and striking out two. Jacob Webb surrendered three runs on four hits in 1 1/3 innings. Kyle Keller followed him with 1 2/3 innings of one-run ball. It was a quiet night for the Worcester lineup, as their two runs came on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Nick Sogard and an RBI single for Vinny Capra. Capra was 1 for 3 with a walk. Braiden Ward was 1 for 3 with a double, Worcester's only extra-base hit of the game.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 7, Portland Sea Dogs 6

The Sea Dogs started the game with a bang as Johanfran Garcia blasted a three-run opposite-field homer and Marvin Alcantara followed him with a solo shot in the first inning. Will Turner hit a solo home run, his fourth of the season, in the fifth inning as part of a 1-for-4 game. Franklin Arias went 2 for 5, scoring a run and driving in a run on a groundout in the seventh. Miguel Bleis went 3 for 4.

Hayden Mullins struck out eight batters and generated 17 swings and misses in an impressive performance, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk in five innings. Through 27 2/3 innings with Portland this season, Mullins has a 3.58 ERA and 42 strikeouts. However, the bullpen let the Sea Dogs down as Erik Rivera gave up three runs in 2 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking two. Caleb Bolden took the loss as he allowed a walkoff home run to Hartford right fielder Benny Montgomery in the bottom of the ninth.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods (TB) 5, Greenville Drive 1

2025 first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon has struggled to begin his first professional season and he had another shaky start on Tuesday. He allowed two quick runs in the first inning then settled down in the middle innings before allowing another Hot Rods rally in the fifth. Overall, Witherspoon allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings, striking out only one batter. Ben Hansen followed him with a strong performance out of the bullpen, striking out five batters and allowing one run in 3 1/3 innings. PJ Labriola added a scoreless ninth inning. The Drive scored their only run on a fifth-inning single by Yoeilin Cespedes, who was 1 for 4 in the game. Justin Gonzales was 1 for 2 with a walk and a run scored.

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Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 4, Salem RidgeYaks 0

Salem starter Madinson Frias held Fredericksburg hitless for the first five innings before unraveling and allowing three runs in the sixth. Overall, Frias lasted 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out four batter. Adam Bates struck out two in 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief and Wuilliams Rodriguez allowed one unearned run in an inning. The RidgeYaks collected only three hits on the night, with Skylar King going 2 for 3 and Starlyn Nunez going 1 for 3.

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FCL Red Sox 7, FCL Pirates 1

It was a historic day in the FCL, as a trio of right-handers threw a combined no-hitter. Osvaldo Berrios tossed the first three innings of the game, allowing no hits or walks while notching three strikeouts. Sadbiel Delzine allowed the only run of the game to score for the Pirates, as he allowed a couple of walks, but he also struck out five batters in 3 1/3 hitless frames. Juanyerlin Duran was dominant in 2 2/3 innings to finish the game, striking out six batters and walking two.

The FCL Red Sox were in control right from the start of the game, with Josue Brito launching a three-run homer as part of a four-run first inning. First baseman Franklin Primera reached base in all five of his plate appearances, going 4 for 4 with a double and a walk. Dorian Soto was 2 for 4 with a walk and a run scored. Louis Andujar continued his strong start to the season, going 2 for 4 with a walk and his fourth double of the year.

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Player of the Day: It is rare that a team combines to throw a no-hitter without one pitcher delivering a standout performance but that was the case on Tuesday night in the FCL. In the FCL Sox combined no-hitter, Osvaldo Berrios (3 innings), Sadbiel Delzine (3 1/3 innings), and Juanyerlin Duran split the Player of the Day honors after equally impressive outings. Delzine and Duran each allowed a pair of baserunners, while Berrios pitched three perfect innings. However, Delzine and Duran also displayed electric stuff as they struck out five and six batters, respectively. Delzine is the highest-rated prospect of the trio, coming in at 25th in the SoxProspects.com rankings, and he has been impressive in his stateside debut this season.

Photo Credit: Hayden Mullins by Kelly O'Connor

Minor Notes: Eyanson debuts in Double-A; Valera out for the season

2026-05-12T12:00:00.270-04:00

While a frustrating season continues for the major league club, there was plenty of excitement down on the farm. The SoxProspects.com rankings saw a major shakeup and Anthony Eyanson (pictured, left), one of the players in the Red Sox system who has seen his stock rise the most since the start of spring training, made his first start at the Double-A level.

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SoxProspects.com May rankings update

There was quite a bit of movement in the first rankings update of the 2026 season, starting at the top of the system. Third-ranked prospect Connelly Early graduated from the SoxProspects.com rankings in style, as he threw seven shutout innings against the Rays last Friday, striking out eight batters. Early, a fifth-round pick in 2023, has been one of the most notable success stories of the Red Sox pitching development program over the last few seasons and he has a 3.16 ERA through 42 2/3 innings in Boston this season. Taking Early's place in the rankings was 2025 third-rounder Anthony Eyanson, who leapfrogged first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon. Other notable risers in the system include Yoeilin Cespedes (35th to 20th), Eduardo Rivera (33rd to 21st), and Yophery Rodriguez (55th to 36th). Prospects that dropped in the rankings include Allan Castro (16th to 24th), Nelly Taylor (23rd to 38th), and Ryan Watson (31st to 37th).

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Eyanson makes Sea Dogs debut

Fresh off his jump in the rankings, Anthony Eyanson made a successful debut in Portland on Sunday. He tossed four innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters. Eyanson received a quick promotion to Double-A after five electric starts in Greenville, which saw him allow just one run while striking out 34 batters in 20 1/3 innings. Eyanson has shown increased velocity this season and both his slider and curveball have potential to be above-average pitches.

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Valera undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Flamethrowing right-hander Juan Valera underwent Tommy John Surgery last Tuesday and he will miss the rest of the season. Valera flashed premium stuff in three starts with Greenville this season, striking out 17 batters in 9 1/3 innings. The 19-year-old Valera has had trouble staying healthy to start his professional career, as he missed more than half of last season with elbow soreness.

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Tolle starts for Red Sox on Mother's Day

After his scheduled start on Saturday was postponed, top prospect Payton Tolle took the mound on Mother's Day against the Rays last Sunday. It was an emotional start for Tolle, whose mother passed away two years ago, and Alex Speier of The Boston Globe spoke with Tolle about the profound impact that she has had on his life.

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Bennett optioned after two major league starts

With Sonny Gray returning to the rotation, left-hander Jake Bennett was optioned to Worcester on Friday. Bennett made two starts in his first taste of the major leagues, surrendering five runs in 10 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking four. He will return to Worcester, where he has been excellent this season, pitching to a 0.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts and three walks in 21 innings pitched.

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Additional transactions

In addition to Gray, Justin Slaten returned from the injured list last week after a brief rehab assignment. Jack Anderson was optioned in his place after spending one day in the major league bullpen.
Roman Anthony was placed on the injured list with a right wrist sprain, with Mickey Gasper recalled to take his place on the roster.
46th-ranked prospect Jojo Ingrassia was placed on the injured list by Greenville and Worcester transferred TJ Sikkema to the 60-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.

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Where are they now?

Kyle Teel is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that he sustained while playing for Team Italy during the World Baseball Classic. Teel, the Red Sox first-round pick in 2023, was impressive in his major league debut with the White Sox last season as he hit .273/.375/.411 in 78 games. Teel was sent to the White Sox as part of the Garrett Crochet trade in December 2024.

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Players of the Week May 4-10

Brooks Brannon, C/1B, Portland Sea Dogs

4 G, 15 AB, 9 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB, .600/.588/1.467

After being held hitless in Portland's series opener against New Hampshire, Brannon (pictured, right) tormented the Fisher Cats in his next three games. Brannon earned the SoxProspects.com Player of the Day with his performances on Friday and Sunday, going 7 for 8 with three home runs and 11 RBI with a day off in between. Brannon's recent hot streak has pushed his season line to .359/.469/.897 through his first 12 games after returning from a hamate injury.

Dalvinson Reyes, RHP, Salem RidgeYaks

1 G, 0-0, 4 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K

Reyes was dominant against Delmarva on Friday, throwing 4 1/3 perfect innings while fanning five batters. Reyes threw 66% of his 56 pitches for strikes and generated 10 whiffs. In four appearances with the RidgeYaks this season, Reyes has pitched to a 4.85 ERA with 13 strikeouts and 10 walks in 13 innings.

Photo Credit: Anthony Eyanson and Brooks Brannon by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Andujar homers, Bravo records 3 hits in FCL

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5/12 Cup of Coffee: After an off day on Sunday, the Florida Complex League resumed on Monday. Despite tallying 13 hits, inclduing a home run from Louis Andujar (pictured), the FCL Red Sox fell to the FCL Rays at JetBlue Park.

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FCL Rays 11, FCL Red Sox 6

Angelo Ladera took the loss in his second start of the season after allowing seven runs (five earned) on six hits, two walks, and four strikeouts over 1 1/3 innings. Yoelvin Chirino surrendered four additional runs, while Yomar De La Rosa and Rony Calderon combined for eight strikeouts across five scoreless frames of relief.

Offensively, Jhorman Bravo singled three times and drove in one run. Louis Andujar had two hits, including a two-run blast in the bottom of the eighth for his first home run of the season. Alexander Mambel went 2 for 4 with one run scored. Josue Brito singled in one run and scored another, while Franklin Primera scored once and drew two walks. Dorian Soto had one hit and stole one base. Harold Rivas went 1 for 3 with one triple and one run scored before being hit by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh and leaving the game. He was replaced by Givian Sirvania, who drove in one run and stole one base.

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Player of the Day: Louis Andujar gets the nod for hitting his first stateside home run on Monday. The 18-year-old infielder has gotten his first season in the Florida Complex League off to a fast start, as he is now batting .364/.391/.636 with five extra-base hits, five RBIs, five runs scored, and two stolen bases through six games (23 plate appearances). Originally signed out of the Dominican Republic for $20,000 in January 2025, Andujar is not currently ranked among the organization's top 60 prospects.

Photo Credit: Louis Andujar by Kelly O'Connor