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Cup of Coffee: Gonzalez begins rehab assignment; Futrell throws seven scoreless

2026-06-17T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/17 Cup of Coffee: It was a night full of thrills in the Red Sox system, as the WooSox rode a ninth-inning rally to a win while the Sea Dogs and FCL Sox won in walk-off fashion. Romy Gonzalez began his rehab assignment with a blast in Portland, while Devin Futrell was the star of the show in a low-scoring win for the Drive. Barrett Morgan had a strong outing in a loss for Salem and the DSL teams were swept, with the Blue squad losing both games of a doubleheader.

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Worcester Red Sox 5, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (PHI) 3

With the game tied 3-3 entering the ninth inning, the WooSox rallied late to win their first game in Lehigh Valley. Anthony Seigler gave the WooSox the lead on an RBI single and then Mikey Romero added some insurance with an RBI single of his own. Romero had an excellent game for the WooSox, going 3 for 4 with a walk and two RBI. Tsung-Che Cheng hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, going 1 for 3 with a walk in the game. Vinny Capra was 2 for 4 with a double and two runs scored.

Jack Anderson threw the first three innings of the game for Worcester, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. Tyler Uberstine delivered a strong outing in a bulk relief role, allowing one run while striking out four batters in four innings. Tyler Samaniego and Angel Bastardo closed out the game with a scoreless inning apiece.

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Portland Sea Dogs 7, Somerset Patriots (NYY) 6

The Sea Dogs started their week in exciting fashion, coming from behind to win the game with a thrilling ninth-inning rally. Marvin Alcantara tied the game with a one-out solo shot, his fifth of the season, and the Sea Dogs went on to win on a walk-off double off the bat of Stanley Tucker. Playing in a game for the first time this season as he begins a rehab assignment with Portland, Romy Gonzalez blasted a home run over the Maine Monster in the third inning. Gonzalez started at second base and was 1 for 2 with a walk. Nate Baez was 1 for 4 with a solo home run.

Somerset scored all of their runs against starter Blake Wehunt with the help of some shaky Portland defense. Wehunt allowed six runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings. Caleb Bolden was fantastic over 3 1/3 innings, striking out five batters and allowing just a hit. Patrick Halligan allowed a hit and struck out a batter in two shutout innings.

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Greenville Drive 2, Jersey Shore BlueClaws (PHI) 1

Left-hander Devin Futrell turned in a dominant performance on Tuesday night, as he blanked the BlueClaws for seven innings while surrendering just two hits and walking none. Steven Brooks earned the save with two innings out of the bullpen, allowing one run while striking out three. It was a slow night for the Greenville bats but they were able to scrape together just enough offense for the win. The Drive scored both of their runs in a fifth-inning rally as Enddy Azocar drove in a run with a double and Mason White scored on a wild pitch. Jack Winnay reached base in all four of his plate appearances, going 3 for 3 with a double and a walk.

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Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) 7, Salem RidgeYaks 2

Starter Barrett Morgan had an impressive outing in Fredericksburg, fanning six batters while allowing two runs (one earned) in four innings. However, the bullpen was unable to hold the game within reach as Jay Allmer gave up three runs in an inning of work. Harry Blum tossed a scoreless inning before Wuilliams Rodriguez allowed two unearned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Andrews Opata and D'Angelo Ortiz drove in Salem's only runs with an RBI double in the third and an RBI single in the fourth, respectively. Skylar King was the only RidgeYaks hitter with multiple hits, going 2 for 4 with a double.

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FCL Red Sox 10, FCL Rays 9 (10 innings)

The FCL Sox came out on top in a rollercoaster game against the Rays, coming back to tie the game in the ninth inning and then walking off on a two-run single by Christopher Alvarado in the tenth. Matt Fraizer had a standout game, going 2 for 4 with a home run, a walk, two runs, and two RBI. Dorian Soto went 3 for 4 with a walk and two RBI. Harold Rivas knocked his third home run of the season as part of a 1-for-5 game. Franklin Primera was 2 for 4 with a double and a run.

Coming off his best start as a professional, Sadbiel Delzine took a step back on Tuesday night as he allowed three runs on four hits and three walks in four innings, punching out five batters. Juanyerlin Duran followed him with 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs. Rony Calderon gave up three runs (one earned) in a pair of innings. Jeison Payano walked four batters but escaped with only one unearned run in 2 1/3 innings.

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DSL Astros Orange 7, DSL Red Sox Blue 2

A solo home run for Garielvin Silverio was the highlight of a quiet day for the DSL Blue squad. Silverio, who received the highest bonus in Boston's 2026 international free agent class, was 1 for 2 with a walk and two runs scored. He now has two home runs and is slashing .268/.367/.415 through 12 games. Enmanuel Figuereo drove in the team's only other run of the game with an RBI single in the first. Christopher Silvestre started on the hill and allowed four runs on four hits and a walk in 2 1/3 innings. Hicter Ruiz followed him in relief and tossed 3 2/3 frames, allowing three runs (two earned).

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DSL Padres Gold 17, DSL Red Sox Red 11 (Game 1)

The DSL Red team played a doubleheader against the Padres Gold, as they made up a rainout from June 6th. The Red squad lost a slugfest in the first game of the doubleheader, with Joskairo Ramirez leading the way with a monster game. Ramirez was 4 for 4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk, four runs, and three RBI. Wilneyker Bruce also recorded a multi-hit game, going 2 for 4 and driving in a pair of runs. Anderber Urbina slapped the first triple of his professional career, going 1 for 4 in the game. Starting pitcher Oscar Vaamonde allowed five runs on five walks in two innings. Alexander Heredia worked through 2 2/3 innings of relief, surrendering three runs (two earned). Ranfi Vargas allowed five runs on five walks in 1/3 of an inning before turning the ball over to position players Geomaikel Martinez and Jhonny Osta to finish the game. Dawvris Brito made his first professional appearance in the field after appearing on Monday as the designated hitter. Brito, signed in January as an international free agent for a $1.2 million bonus, got the start at shortstop and the leadoff slot in the lineup. He was held hitless, but did walk twice and score two runs.

DSL Padres Gold 10, DSL Red Sox Red 3 (Game 2)

The DSL Red pitching staff didn't have a much better time in the second game of the doubleheader. Starter Robert Moreno threw 4 2/3 innings and gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks. Jose Alexandro tossed an inning of relief and allowed six runs (three earned). Position players Stiven De La Cruz and Gustavo Antunez combined for 1 1/3 shutout innings of relief. At the plate, Adrian Valdez delivered the biggest hit of the game with a two-run triple in the sixth inning. Before switching over to the mound in the late innings, Antunez reached base in all three of his plate appearances, going 1 for 1 with two walks.

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Player of the Day: Devin Futrell was nearly untouchable for the Drive on Tuesday night. He allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings, striking out five batters and throwing 69% of his pitches for strikes. Futrell was selected in the tenth round of last year's draft out of Vanderbilt and he has pitched to a 4.17 ERA in 41 innings in Greenville this season. Futrell ranks as the 58th prospect in the system.

Photo Credit: Devin Futrell by Kelly O'Connor

Minor Notes: Primera stays hot; Delzine has a career day

2026-06-16T12:00:00.000-04:00

The best performances last week were in the FCL with Franklin Primera (pictured) and Sadbiel Delzine continuing to dominate. The major league team got some reinforcements for the pitching staff, while five players got released. As a reminder, our 2026 Annual Donation Drive is officially underway, with a goal to raise $15,000 to keep SoxProspects.com running on all cylinders.

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Whitlock and Bennett rejoin the big league club

After missing a little over two weeks with left knee inflammation, Garrett Whitlock got activated from the 15-day injured list. Jake Bennett also got recalled from Worcester, with Alec Gamboa and Anthony Seigler getting optioned to Triple-A. Bennett took the loss in his first appearance back up, allowing four runs over five innings against the Rays on Wednesday.

Five players released

Four players from the upper minors and one player from a lower level got released last week. CJ Liu and Jorge Juan were released from Portland, Jacob Webb and TJ Sikkema got released from Worcester, and Trent Wilson got released from the FCL. Liu was the only player to previously rank inside the top 40, peaking at number 23. The 27-year-old was signed out of Taiwan and struck out 145 batters in 114 1/3 innings with Portland in 2023. Arm and shoulder injuries have limited his playing time in recent years, and he had yet to debut in 2026.

Additional transactions

Portland received two players last week, adding Stanley Tucker from Salem on June 13 and Michael Sansone from Worcester on June 14.
Worcester made a pair of pitching-staff moves, placing Noah Song on the development list on June 12 before activating Tyler Uberstine from the seven-day injured list on June 14. Song posted six straight scoreless outings from May 8 through May 29
At the lower levels, Salem sent Trennor O'Donnell to the FCL on a rehab assignment on June 12, while the DSL Red Sox activated Rinangel Mayora from the restricted list the following day.

Where are they now?

The Cardinals called up Blaze Jordan, and he has started 5 for 12 with a home run and a triple in three games.
Another former prospect had some fireworks with Braden Montgomery hitting a walk-off home run in his MLB debut on Tuesday. He is 5 for 19 over his first five games with the White Sox.

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Players of the Week June 8-14

Franklin Primera, C, FCL Red Sox

4 G, 12 AB, 8 H, 2 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 5 BB, 1 K, .667/.778/1.333

It is the second straight Player of the Week award for Primera who is one of the hottest hitters in the minors in June. He is up to .600/.706/1.200 over eight games this month, with four home runs and 16 RBI. The 19-year-old was ranked 36th at the start of the season, but rocketed up to 13th in the latest update. Primera has always had a strong defensive profile, but the development of his bat has been the main driver of his recent rise. He is knocking on the door of Salem, and the other teams in the FCL are hoping that happens sooner than later.

Sadbiel Delzine, RHP, FCL Red Sox

1 G, 1-0, 6 1/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K

Delzine lowered his ERA to 1.16 with another dominant performance. The 18-year-old struck out a season-high eight batters while not issuing a walk for the first time this season. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, Delzine is a high-upside arm who already has a four-pitch mix. He received the largest bonus of any pitcher in the Red Sox 2025 IFA class, and so far the results are backing that up.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Rivas finishes double shy of cycle in FCL; Brito debuts in DSL

2026-06-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/16 Cup of Coffee: Boston's rookie-level affiliates went 3-0 on Monday. Under the lights in Port Charlotte, Harold Rivas (pictured) and Christopher Alvarado powered the FCL Red Sox to a win over the FCL Rays. In Dominican Summer League action, Isaac Velasquez homered twice for the Blue squad, while Dawvris Brito made his highly anticipated professional debut for the Red squad.

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FCL Red Sox, FCL Rays 8

Harold Rivas finished a double shy of the cycle, as he went 3 for 5 with one triple, one home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and one stolen base. Christopher Alvarado also homered and stole two bases on his way to going 2 for 4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Jostin Ogando went 2 for 3 with one double, two runs scored, and one walk. Jorge Rodriguez doubled and scored one run. Franklin Primera went 1 for 4 with two RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. Dorian Soto and Justin Barry each drove in one run.

On the mound, Angelo Ladera went 3 1/3 innings in his start, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits, two walks, and four strikeouts. Yoandys Veraza and Merlin Bido were responsible for the next 4 2/3 innings, with each giving up one run. Yomar De La Rosa then surrendered two runs in the ninth but held on for his third save of the season.

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DSL Red Sox Blue 12, DSL Rays 5

Isaac Velasquez led the way offensively for the Blue squad, going 2 for 4 with two home runs, five RBIs, and two runs scored. Anderson Gonzalez also homered (for the first time as a professional) as part of a 3-for-4 day. Out of the leadoff spot, Miguel Welch went 3 for 5 with one RBI, two runs scored, and three stolen bases. Freyerso Vasquez drove in one run, scored twice, stole one base, and drew one walk. Garielvin Silverio, Santiago Yanes, and Enmanuel Figuereo all had one RBI and one run scored.

Allan Griman got the start on the mound and went the first two innings, allowing two earned runs on one hit, four walks, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. Leosmar Perez earned his first win of the season out of the bullpen, as he scattered five hits, two walks, two hit by pitches, and two strikeouts across five scoreless frames of relief. Angel Lopez surrendered three runs in the eighth, while Jesus Martinez retired the only two batters he faced in the ninth to end it.

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DSL Red Sox Red 7, DSL CLE Mendoza 5

Steven Garcia secured his first professional win in his start for the Red squad, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits (including one home run), one walk, and three strikeouts over five innings. Isael Fis was tagged for three runs in the sixth, while Wascar Berroa struck out a pair in a perfect seventh inning for his first pro save.

At the plate, Joskairo Ramirez stood out by going 2 for 4 with two doubles, one RBI, and one run scored. Axell Herrera and Jhonny Osta each went 2 for 4 as well, with the former driving in two runs and scoring another, and the latter scoring twice. Wilneyker Bruce tripled, plated two runs, and drew one walk. Edgardo Gutierrez scored once and drew one walk. Eliezer Alfonzo drew two walks, stole one base, and scored one run. Dawvris Brito, who had been sidelined by a left hamstring strain, went 1 for 2 with one RBI, one run scored, and one walk in his pro debut.

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Player of the Day: Harold Rivas gets the nod for putting together the first three-hit game of his professional career on Monday. The 18-year-old outfielder is now slashing .253/.384/.462 with five doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 26 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 17 walks, and 32 strikeouts through 26 games (112 plate appearances) for the FCL Red Sox this season. He is currently ranked as the organization's No. 17 prospect after signing for $950,000 as an international free agent out of Venezuela last January.

Photo Credit: Harold Rivas by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Garcia blasts three-run home run in support of a dominant Holobetz

2026-06-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/15 Cup of Coffee: With Worcester's game canceled and the complex leagues off it was a lighter slate on Sunday. Portland provided plenty of highlights with a few home runs and a dominant performance form John Holobetz (pictured). Greenville and Salem had no such luck, as both teams finished off rough weeks.

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Worcester Red Sox @ Rochester Red Wings (WSH), Canceled (rain)

The series finale got canceled and will not be rescheduled. After winning the first game of the series, the WooSox lost the next four.

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Portland Sea Dogs 9, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 3

Portland used three long balls to triple up Reading. All three home runs came in the fifth inning, with Nelly Taylor getting things started with a solo shot. Stanley Tucker followed with a two-run blast, and Johanfran Garcia capped off the frame with a three-run dinger. Garcia finished the day going 3 for 4, and Taylor went 2 for 4 and added an RBI single. The power surge was more than enough for John Holobetz who twirled six scoreless innings with six strikeouts. Holobetz likes seeing the Fightin Phils, as this was the second start in about three weeks against them that he posted six shutout innings.

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Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 12, Greenville Drive 2

This game was close until Winston-Salem broke it open with eight runs in the eighth. Starter Marcus Phillips somehow allowed only an unearned run over his three innings despite walking seven. He did not allow a hit, struck out three, and two of the runners were caught stealing. While walks have been an issue for Phillips all season, his previous season high was only four, and he is now walking almost one batter per inning on the season. The most successful pitcher on the day was a position player as Hudson White did not allow a run while recording the final five outs. Mason White finished 1 for 3 with a triple and a walk, while Gerardo Rodriguez went 1 for 2 with two walks.

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Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU) 9, Salem RidgeYaks 5

Fayetteville finished off the sweep as Salem dropped to 1-10 in June. Christian Foutch allowed two runs (one earned) over the first three innings, but the Woodpeckers got to Yermain Ruiz for seven runs over the next 3 1/3. The only extra-base hit for Salem belonged to Givian Sirvania. Sirvania's RBI double became a little league home run on an error by the left fielder. Andrews Opata was on base four times as he went 2 for 3 with two walks.

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Player of the Day: Six shutout innings from John Holobetz led Portland to an easy victory. The system's 12th-ranked prospect has had an up-and-down season for Portland. After posting a 2.39 ERA with the Sea Dogs in 37 2/3 innings last season, his ERA is up to 4.70 this year. Excluding the 12 shutout innings he has thrown against Reading, his ERA would be over 6.00. His peripheral stats are still solid and some of the advanced metrics pointing towards him being a but unlucky so far. Starts like Sunday's are a good sign that the luck is turning around for the 23-year-old.

Photo Credit: John Holobetz by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Primera continues to tear up FCL, Bello makes first start since demotion

2026-06-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/14 Cup of Coffee: A tough Saturday across the Boston affiliates only saw one win, with it coming from the intra-squad matchup in the DSL. Brayan Bello made his first start since being demoted in Worcester. Portland's late-inning comeback fell short, and Franklin Primera (pictured) continued to hit down in the FCL.

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Rochester Red Wings (WSH) 3, Worcester Red Sox 2 (10 innings)

After failing to score in the top of the tenth, Rochester managed to push across the winning run on a throwing error by Wyatt Olds off of a bunt in the bottom half of the frame. It was the first start for Brayan Bello since being demoted from Boston. In four innings, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits and five strikeouts. He also did not walk a batter over 76 pitches. Following Bello, the trio of Eduardo Rivera, Alec Gamboa and Joe La Sorsa combined for four shutout frames to send the game to extras.

All of the runs prior to extras were scored by the fifth inning as Matt Lloyd homered in the top of the third and Max Ferguson drove in Lloyd on a sacrifice fly in the fifth. Lloyd added a double along with his homer as part of a 2 for 4 outing. Tsung-Che Cheng also had two hits and Kristian Campbell roped his ninth double of the season.

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Reading Fightin' Phils (PHI) 3, Portland Sea Dogs 2

Portland entered the ninth inning trailing by two runs and managed to get the tying run to second base but Marvin Alcantara grounded into a double play to end the game. The Sea Dogs scattered six hits across the game including three in the ninth but went just 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position. Portland's two runs came from a sacrifice fly off the bat of Ahbram Liendo and a run-scoring single in the ninth by Brooks Brannon. Miguel Bleis led the Sea Dog offense with a pair of hits including his seventh double of the season.

Gage Ziehl pitched well in his start, allowing a run on four hits with a walk and three strikeouts. Over his last 15 innings, the right-hander has allowed just three runs. Jedixson Paez took the loss in bulk relief following Ziehl. Despite pitching well over three innings, he allowed a pair of runs in the seventh to put Portland behind for good.

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Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 7, Greenville Drive 5 (11 innings)

Greenville jumped out to a 4-2 lead after four innings thanks to RBIs from Isaiah Jackson, Jack Winnay, Mason White, and Yophery Rodriguez. Greenville fell behind after Ben Hansen surrendered the lead with three runs in the fifth to put the Drive behind 5-4. Greenville waited until the bottom of the ninth before knotting the score as a wild pitch plated Enddy Azocar, who singled and advanced to third on a single by Justin Gonzales. Greenville failed to win the game in the 10th and tie the game in the 11th as they look to win the series on Sunday.

Winnay, Gonzales, and Luke Heyman led the Drive in the batter's box with two hits apiece. Gonzales also added his third stolen base of the season. Danny Kirwin was charged with the loss after allowing the two runs in the extra frame.

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Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU) 4, Salem RidgeYaks 3

Salem carried a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning but Adam Bates surrendered a pair of runs in what ended up being the final score. Bates took the loss with those two runs allowed over the two innings he pitched in. He also walked two and struck out a pair. Salem trailed 2-0 for part of the game before Anderson Fermin doubled home a run in the fifth and a Ilan Fernandez forceout followed by a throwing error allowed two more runs to score. Kleyver Salazar, Adonys Guzman, Avinson Pinto, and Andruw Musett each recorded a pair of hits in what was a 10-hit effort for the Salem offense.

Jacob Mayers was the star on the mound in relief of Brady Tygart, who earned the start. Mayers struck out nine over 3 2/3 innings. The ninth-round pick in last year's draft lowered his ERA to 2.51 over 32 1/3 frames in 2026.

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FCL Twins 6, FCL Red Sox 3

The FCL squad fell behind 4-0 after four innings and couldn't recover on its way to the loss. Jakson Gamboa struggled to find his command as he took the loss in his three innings of work. The right-hander only gave up a single hit, but he walked four and allowed two runs (one earned run) with five strikeouts. Carter Rasmussen's struggles on the mound continued as he followed Gamboa with six walks in two innings in which he allowed four runs.

Despite the loss, Franklin Primera continued to tear apart Complex League pitching. The catcher went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI to push his season stat line to .458/.596/.778 in 24 games this season. He also has six home runs, 21 RBIs and a 21:10 walk-to-strikeout ratio. Dorian Soto walked twice and Christopher Alvarado reached base twice with a walk and a double.

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DSL Red Sox Red 20, DSL Red Sox Blue 4

Team Red slugged 20 hits and included a 10-run sixth inning to power the squad in an intra-affiliate matchup. Eight of the starting nine recorded at least one hit with six players registering multiple knocks. Among the offensive outburst, Wilneyker Bruce led the way with a 4-for-5 outing with a two-run home run to go along with his four RBIs. Edgardo Gutierrez powered his third home run of the season, Anderber Urbina drove in four runs himself while Axell Herrera and Adrian Valdez had two-RBI games each. On the mound, Anthony Herrera picked up the win, holding Team Red scoreless over 4 1/3 innings. He struck out six, walked three, and allowed one hit.

On Team Red's side, Garielvin Silverio, SoxProspects' 29th-ranked prospect in the system, hit his first professional home run in the first inning. Enmanuel Figuereo was the only hitter with two hits in the contest.

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Player of the Day: In what has been a season of high praise, Franklin Primera adds onto the accolades with another Player of the Day nod. The backstop has been nothing short of spectacular in his time at the complex this season. The combination of power as well as control of the strike zone has made him an intriguing prospect to pay attention to as the season progresses.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Bleis shines in Portland slugfest; Rodriguez homers twice for Greenville

2026-06-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/13 Cup of Coffee: It was a high-scoring night across the organization, with two affiliates joining the major league squad with multiple digits in the runs category. Portland prevailed in a wild slugfest that saw a combined 31 hits. Miguel Bleis (pictured) led the way at the plate, with Franklin Arias providing the game winner. Gerardo Rodriguez blasted two homers as part of Greenville's victory. The FCL Sox squandered an early advantage and another Franklin Primera homer, while the WooSox fell for a third straight. Both Dominican squads were affected by rain, with Team Blue winning in extra innings after a 40-minute delay, while the Red squad could not resume.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 6, Worcester Red Sox 3

Worcester had more than its share of opportunities, but went 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position. Jason Delay took old friend Zach Penrod deep in the sixth inning for a two-run homer. Vinny Capra had a 3-for-5 effort, while Max Ferguson and Tyler McDonough had two hits apiece. Starter Raymond Burgos took the loss, surrendering four runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings. Michael Sansone went three frames, allowing one hit, a sixth-inning solo homer.

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Portland Sea Dogs 13, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 12

The Sea Dogs needed every one of their 18 hits to prevail in Friday night's wild slugfest. To the surprise of nobody, Franklin Arias delivered that final, decisive knock, an RBI single in the 10th that plated automatic runner Nelly Taylor. Arias had entered the game in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter and ripped a double. Enabling Arias's heroics was a monster game by Miguel Bleis. The 22-year-old outfielder had four hits, including two doubles and a three-run homer in the eighth that put Portland ahead 11-9. Bleis finished with five RBI, four runs scored, and nine total bases. Johanfran Garcia set the tone for the evening, crushing a two-run homer to center in the first. He finished the evening 3 for 5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Will Turner added a solo shot and walked three times.

Hayden Mullins got the start, allowing six runs on five hits in 3 1/3. Most of the damage came during a five-run third-inning rally in which Reading homered twice. Mullins struck out six and walked one. Cade Feeney followed with three runs (two earned) in 2 2/3, and Cooper Adams got the win despite surrendering three runs in his three innings of work. After Arias gave Portland a one-run lead in the top of the 10th, Patrick Halligan came on for a perfect 10th, striking out one and stranding the automatic runner. The victory gives Portland its first win of the series and snaps a three-game losing streak.

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Greenville Drive 10, Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 5

Kyson Witherspoon got plenty of support in winning his second straight start. The 2025 first-rounder was not as dominant as his last time out, but he worked five innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out four while walking three. Calvin Bickerstaff held the lead with three innings of relief, giving up one run on three hits, and Steven Brooks finished it off with a scoreless ninth. Gerardo Rodriguez delivered a pair of two-run homers, one in the second inning and another in the eighth, giving him five round-trippers on the year. Enddy Azocar remains unstoppable, delivering three hits for a second straight game (sandwiching a Thursday day off). Azocar was 3 for 4 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. The double was his 19th of the season and fourth in 12 games since his promotion to Greenville. He has multiple hits in seven of those 12 games, good for a .365/.411/.635 slash line. Isaiah Jackson singled and drew a pair of walks, while Mason White added an RBI double.

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Salem RidgeYaks vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers, canceled (rain)

Rain got in the way of Friday fireworks in Salem, and the game will not be rescheduled.

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FCL Twins 7, FCL Red Sox 6

The Sox led throughout this one, but the Twins stormed back with a six-run rally in the seventh. The game featured a pair of rehabbing hurlers. Trennor O'Donnell made his return to the mound following 2025 Tommy John surgery. Getting the start, he fired two hitless innings, walking and striking out two apiece. Jeremy Wu-Yelland made his third appearance on his way back from a lat injury, striking out one in a hitless inning. Williams Montero was bumped from his usual rotation spot to a bulk relief role and allowed one unearned run on two hits in three innings, striking out five against four walks. Eddison Septimo, called up from the DSL this week to bolster the FCL staff, struggled in his stateside debut as he walked five of the six batters he faced, with all five coming on to score. Yander Bonaci came on to a bases-loaded, one-out jam with the tying run on first and could not cool off the rally, allowing a hit, walk, and hit batsman in 2/3 of an inning. All three inherited runners came on to score, as well as a run charged to Bonaci, saddling him with the loss.

Franklin Primera continued to shine at the plate, blasting another home run, a fourth-inning solo shot, his sixth of the year. He also drew a pair of walks, raising his season line to .449/.594/.768 in 97 plate appearances. Josue Brito doubled, drew two walks, drove in two runs, and had two of nine stolen bases on the day. Jhoan Peguero added a double, a walk, and a pair of steals.

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DSL Red Sox Blue 7, DSL LAD Bautista 6

Team Blue prevailed in extra innings in a game that was scoreless through five innings. Krishan Ulacio led the way at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a game-tying triple in the bottom of the eighth. Ulacio also walked and scored a pair of runs. Freyerso Vazquez was 1 for 2 with a pair of walks, a stolen base, an RBI, and a run scored. Starter Jesus Lopez was excellent, allowing just one hit over 3 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out six of the 14 batters he faced while walking a pair. Jainer Almanza got his first professional win with Blue's two-run rally in the eighth, after allowing the automatic runner to score in a hitless top half of the inning.

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DSL Red Sox Red 3, DSL Brewers Blue 3, suspended

The Red squad saw their contest suspended by rain in the fifth inning while knotted 3-3. The six runs had come despite the two teams combining for just three hits thus far. The game will be completed on Monday, June 22.

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Player of the Day: Miguel Bleis had a huge evening at the plate on Friday, and his Sea Dogs needed every ounce of it to squeeze out a one-run win. Bleis had nine total bases with a single, two doubles, and a home run. His four runs scored were the most of his career, and the five RBI matched a career high. Bleis, the team's top signing in the 2021 international free agent class, is currently ranked #42 in the system.

Photo Credit: Miguel Bleis by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Primera stays scorching as FCL Red Sox erupt for 26 runs

2026-06-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/12 Cup of Coffee: Boston's affiliates went 1-6 on Thursday. Patrick Sandoval continued his rehab assignment, while Matt Thaiss homered in Game 1 of Worcester's doubleheader against Rochester. The second game was cancelled due to inclement weather. Will Turner went deep in Portland's loss to Reading. Jojo Ingrassia was a lone bright spot in Greenville's loss to Winston-Salem. D'Angelo Ortiz drove in two runs in Salem's loss to Fayetteville. In rookie ball, Franklin Primera (pictured) rattled off four hits, including a home run, as the FCL Red Sox trounced the FCL Braves.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 6, Worcester Red Sox 4

Patrick Sandoval made the second start of his rehab assignment for Worcester, allowing one earned run on one hit (a solo home run), one walk, and three strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings. He threw 33 pitches (18 strikes) and generated five whiffs. Zack Kelly and Devin Sweet combined to give up five additional runs, while Joe La Sorsa tossed a scoreless sixth inning in his WooSox debut.

At the plate, Matt Thaiss accounted for his side's biggest hit of the day by going 1 for 3 with a three-run home run off old friend Luis Perales. He also drew a walk. Nathan Hickey went 1 for 3 with an RBI double off Perales. Tsung-Che Cheng and Allan Castro each stole a base, with the latter scoring one run. Mikey Romero and Anthony Seigler drew one walk and scored one run apiece.

Worcester Red Sox @ Rochester Red Wings (WAS) (Game 2; Cancelled)

Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader was cancelled due to inclement weather. Brayan Bello was scheduled to make his first start for Worcester since being optioned last week, but that will have to wait at least one more day.

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Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 5, Portland Sea Dogs 3

Dalton Rogers went three innings in his start for Portland, allowing four earned runs on six hits (including two home runs), three walks, and one strikeout. He threw 60 pitches (31 strikes) and generated four whiffs. Max Carlson and Erik Rivera combined for four scoreless frames of relief, while Reidis Sena was tagged for one run in his lone inning of work.

Will Turner stood out offensively, going 2 for 5 with his seventh home run of the season, one RBI, and two runs scored. Brooks Brannon and Johanfran Garcia each went 2 for 5 with one double and one RBI. Caden Rose singled and stole two bases, while Franklin Arias and Nelly Taylor both drew two walks.

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Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 9, Greenville Drive 1

Jojo Ingrassia got the start for Greenville and allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out four over three scoreless innings. He threw 49 pitches (27 strikes) and generated five whiffs. Joe Vogatsky, PJ Labriola, and Matt McShane gave up nine combined runs across six innings out of the bullpen. On the flip side, it was a quiet night for the Drive bats. Yophery Rodriguez accounted for half of his side's hits by going 2 for 4 with a pair of singles. Freili Encarnacion drew one walk, stole one base, and scored his side's only run. Justin Gonzales drew one walk and swiped one base as well.

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Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU) 12, Salem RidgeYaks 5

Leighton Finley went 4 1/3 innings in his start for Salem, allowing four earned runs on five hits, two walks, and six strikeouts. He threw 77 pitches (47 strikes) and generated nine whiffs. Nicolas De La Cruz, Wuilliams Rodriguez, and Harry Blum combined to surrender eight additional runs over 4 2/3 innings of relief.

Offensively, Salem was held to four hits as a team. Ilan Fernandez went 1 for 2 with one double, one RBI, and two walks. Louis Andujar also doubled and scored one run as part of a 1-for-4 night. D'Angelo Ortiz singled in two runs with his only hit of the contest. Avinson Pinto drove in one run and scored another. Frederik Jimenez and Anderson Fermin each drew one walk and scored one run. Skylar King scored once and stole his 20th base of the season.

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FCL Red Sox 26, FCL Braves 6

Franklin Primera starred in Thursday's blowout, going 4 for 5 with one home run, six RBIs, four runs scored, and two walks. Five others put together multi-hit performances as well. Harold Rivas went 2 for 4 with one double, four runs scored, and two walks. Tavano Baker went 2 for 5 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run scored, and one walk. Jhoan Peguero doubled, drove in three runs, scored five times, stole one base, and drew three walks as part of a 2-for-3 day. Liosward Marin and Edwin Darville each went 2 for 5. Marin homered, plated one run, scored three times, stole one base, and drew one walk. Darville doubled, plated four runs, scored three times, and stole one base.

On the mound, Berny Ortiz got the start and went the first four innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits, one walk, and two strikeouts. Christopher Cordero notched the first win of his professional career with three scoreless frames of relief in which he scattered two hits, two walks, and one strikeout. Yoelvin Chirino surrendered four runs in the eighth, but bounced back with a scoreless ninth inning to wrap things up.

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DSL Royals Fortuna 2, DSL Red Sox Blue 1 (8 innings)

Angel Lopez lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his first start of the season. He walked two and struck out another before departing. Emanuel Jimenez took over out of the bullpen and pitched well, scattering three walks and striking out eight across 4 1/3 scoreless, no-hit frames. Carlos Falcon put up a zero in the sixth, but was ultimately charged with the loss after allowing the tying and winning runs to score in the seventh and eighth innings.

Offensively, the Blue squad was held to four hits (all singles) as a team. Anderson Gonzalez, who went 1 for 2, drove in his side's lone run when he drew a bases-loaded walk to score Garielvin Silverio in the first inning. Silverio, Eber Miranda, and Dilan Mata all drew walks as well.

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DSL Padres Gold 11, DSL Red Sox Red 4

Ranfi Vargas made his professional debut and first start for the Red squad, issuing two walks and hitting one batter in a scoreless first inning. Isaac Brujan relieved Vargas and took the loss out of the bullpen, surrendering seven earned runs on six hits (including two home runs), four walks, and two strikeouts over 2 2/3 innings. Ranci Castillo gave up an additional four runs across 2 2/3 innings of his own.

At the plate, Axell Herrera went 1 for 2 with his first professional home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and two walks. Eliezer Alfonzo doubled in one run and drew one walk as part of a 1-for-2 showing. Joskairo Ramirez tripled and scored one run. Anderber Urbina drove in one run, scored another, stole one base, and drew two walks. Edgardo Gutierrez also stole a base.

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Player of the Day: Franklin Primera gets the nod for reaching a new career high in total bases (7) on Thursday. The soon-to-be 19-year-old catcher is now riding a 10-game hitting streak dating back to May 25, in which he has gone 17 for 33 (.515) with two doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs, 16 runs scored, three stolen bases, eight walks, and five strikeouts. Originally signed for $10,000 out of Venezuela in September 2024, Primera is currently ranked as the organization's No. 13 prospect.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Azocar homers, collects three hits to lead Greenville

2026-06-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/11 Cup of Coffee: It was a tough night on the farm, with the complex league affiliates taking their usual Wednesday break and the full-season teams winning just one out of four. Enddy Azocar keyed the system's only win of the night as his three-hit effort led Greenville. Johanfran Garcia had a big night in Portland's loss, while home runs by Mikey Romero and D'Angelo Ortiz were not enough for Worcester and Salem.

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Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 5, Worcester Red Sox 2

The WooSox fell into an early hole Wednesday evening, as Eduardo Rivera struggled with his control and failed to escape the first inning. He induced a pop out to the leadoff batter but a solo home run and four walks sandwiched by a strikeout and a throwing error led to five Rochester scores. The bullpen was able to cobble together 7 1/3 shutout frames to keep things close. Seth Martinez struck out a pair and scattered two hits in 2 1/3. Osvaldo Berrios and Angel Bastardo allowed one hit apiece in three and two innings, respectively. Berrios punched out four batters without issuing a walk, while Bastardo matched those four strikeouts while walking one. Mikey Romero was the standout at the plate, driving in both Worcester runs. The 2022 first-round pick had a solo homer in the fourth and an RBI single in the ninth, his third multi-hit effort in his last four starts. After a tough May, Romero is 7 for 16 to start off June.

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Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 6, Portland Sea Dogs 4

A ninth-inning rally fell short in Reading, as Portland scored two in the ninth but stranded the tying run at first base. Johanfran Garcia was 3 for 5 with a double and two RBI, but struck out with runners at first and third to end the contest. Franklin Arias reached base three times for the second straight night, going 2 for 4 with a walk and a run scored. Marvin Alcantara added his 10th double of the season. Starter Blake Wehunt allowed three runs in the first but settled in some after that, managing to work into the fifth inning. He allowed five runs on seven hits in 4 2/3, striking out four and walking one. It was the first outing of the season in which Wehunt surrendered more than three runs. Caleb Bolden went the final 3 1/3, the only blemish coming on a solo homer from old friend Alex Binelas.

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Greenville Drive 7, Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 4

A three-homer effort powered the Drive, led by Enddy Azocar. The 19-year-old center fielder capped a 3 for 4 night with a solo home run. He scored twice and swiped a base in the victory. Jack Winnay blasted a three-run shot in the second to give the Drive a lead they would not relinquish. Isaiah Jackson also went deep with a sixth-inning solo blast. Justin Gonzales was held hitless out of the leadoff spot, but he did walk, steal his first base of the season, and score a run.

Starter Dylan Brown went the first four innings, allowing two runs on five hits while walking two. His six strikeouts give him an organization-leading 63 on the year. Tyler Davis allowed a run in two innings of relief to get credit for the win. Danny Kirwin battled some shaky control, walking four batters and allowing two hits in 1 1/3, but escaped with only one run. Steven Brooks earned his save, entering a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the eighth and stranding all three runners. He struck out three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings.

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Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU) 6, Salem RidgeYaks 5

Salem dropped a back-and-forth contest, falling to a fifth straight loss and seventh in the last eight games. D'Angelo Ortiz, son of Hall of Famer David Ortiz, blasted the first home run of his professional career, a fourth-inning solo shot over the left field fence. Ortiz was a 19th-round pick for the Red Sox in 2024. Adonys Guzman and Avinson Pinto added doubles for the RidgeYaks. Starter Barrett Morgan went five innings, allowing three runs on three hits, striking out three without issuing a walk. Jay Allmer took the loss, giving up three in 1 2/3. Joey Gartrell gave up just one hit and struck out three in 2 1/3 scoreless, but Salem's ninth-inning rally fell short.

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Player of the Day: Enddy Azocar has continued to build on his 2025 breakout campaign with an excellent 2026. With his homer and pair of singles, he now has seven extra-base hits in 11 games since his promotion from Salem. Overall, he leads the system in hits (62), doubles (18), triples (5), runs scored (39), and is second in RBI (34). He is currently ranked seventh in the system just three years after signing a $40,000 bonus as an international free agent out of Venezuela.

Photo Credit: Enddy Azocar by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Delzine dominates, Rodriguez and Bravo reach base five times in FCL

2026-06-10T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/10 Cup of Coffee: The WooSox won an extra-innings thriller after an excellent start by Jack Anderson. Anthony Eyanson struggled with his control and Franklin Arias notched three hits in a Portland loss. Ronny Hernandez led the Drive to a comeback win while Salem was unable to complete a comeback. An outstanding game for Sadbiel Delzine and monster performances at the plate by Jorge Rodriguez (pictured) and Jhorman Bravo highlighted a blowout win in the FCL. However, both DSL teams were on the other end of blowouts on Tuesday afternoon.

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Worcester Red Sox 6, Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 5

Losing 4-1 and down to the last strike of the game in the top of the ninth, Matt Lloyd connected for an opposite-field three-run homer to tie the score and send the game to extras. After a rain delay that lasted over an hour, the WooSox retained their momentum and emerged with a game-winning rally as they scored a run on a double play and then Kristian Campbell lined an RBI single to left to add an insurance run as part of a 1-for-4 game. Allan Castro was 2 for 5 with a run scored.

Jack Anderson started on the hill for the WooSox and he delivered six strong innings, striking out six hitters while allowing one run on three hits. Tyler Samaniego allowed two runs and Devin Sweet allowed one run in an inning apiece, with each striking out batters. Wyatt Olds struck out three in a scoreless frame of relief.

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Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) 7, Portland Sea Dogs 5

Anthony Eyanson had a bumpy outing on Tuesday night, walking five batters and lasting only 2 2/3 innings, though he still escaped with only one unearned run and struck out four. Patrick Halligan struggled over 2 1/3 innings of relief, allowing four runs (three earned). Cade Feeney tossed two shutout frames and Cooper Adams surrendered two runs in an inning out of the bullpen.

The Sea Dogs lineup got off to a fast start, scoring three runs in the top of the first on an RBI double by Brooks Brannon, an RBI single for Johanfran Garcia, and a sac fly off the bat of Marvin Alcantara. However, they were unable to hang onto their early lead. Caden Rose added a solo home run in the ninth inning, going 1 for 3 with a walk in the game. Brannon and Franklin Arias both turned in 3-for-5 games.

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Greenville Drive 8, Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) 7

Down 7-5 entering the seventh inning, the Drive put together a late rally to come away with the win in their series opener against Winston-Salem. Greenville pulled within one on an RBI double by Enddy Azocar and then scored the go-ahead run on a two-run single off the bat of Yoeilin Cespedes. Cespedes was 2 for 3 with a walk overall. Isaiah Jackson and Ronny Hernandez both hit two-run homers in the fourth inning. Hernandez had a huge game, going 3 for 4 with two runs and three RBI as he is now hitting .386/.491/.818 through 13 games.

Devin Futrell started for the Drive and worked through four shaky innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, though he did strike out six and walk none. Tyler Uberstine, making a rehab assignment following a shoulder injury, through 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen and allowed two runs. Calvin Bickerstaff finished the game with 2 2/3 shutout frames, striking out three and walking one.

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Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU) 7, Salem RidgeYaks 6

The RidgeYaks fell behind 7-0 early but clawed their way back into the game and nearly completed a remarkable comeback. Salem scraped together a five-run rally in the sixth inning after three consecutive bases-loaded walks and a two-run single by Ilan Fernandez. Andrews Opata drove in a run with a ninth-inning single to bring the RidgeYaks within one but it was not enough for the win. Opata was the only RidgeYaks hitter to record multiple hits, going 2 for 5.

After striking out ten in his last start en route to the SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week award, Jason Gilman struggled on Tuesday night. He allowed six runs (three earned) in two innings, striking out four and walking three. Harry Blum allowed one run in 1 2/3 innings of relief. Adam Bates and Griffin Kilander each threw 2 2/3 scoreless frames to hold the Woodpeckers scoreless over the last five innings of the game.

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FCL Red Sox 13, FCL Braves 2

The FCL Sox dominated in all facets of the game on Tuesday evening. They grabbed the lead for good on a two-run single in the fourth inning by Jorge Rodriguez, who reached in all five of his plate appearances, going 4 for 4 with a triple and three runs scored. Jhorman Bravo also reached base five times as he went 3 for 3 with two walks, two runs scored, and six RBI. Josue Brito hit a three-run blast in the sixth inning, his fourth home run of the year, and went 2 for 4 in the game.

Jeremy Wu-Yelland, making the second appearance of a rehab assignment, threw the first 1 2/3 innings and allowed two runs while punching out four batters. Sadbiel Delzine followed him and threw a gem in a bulk relief role, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless frames and striking out eight batters while allowing just two hits and no walks. Juanyerlin Duran closed out the win with a shutout inning.

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DSL Giants Black 15, DSL Red Sox Blue 5

Starting pitcher Christopher Silvestre was roughed up, allowing nine runs (seven earned) in 2 1/3 frames while walking five batters. After a scoreless professional debut, Hicter Ruiz gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings his second time around. Michael Manjarres threw a scoreless 1/3 of an inning. Freyerso Vasquez had a strong game at the plate, going 2 for 3 with two runs scored and a solo home run, his second of the season. Isaac Velasquez drilled a two-run double in the third inning as part of a 1-for-4 game. Second baseman Miguel Welch was 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored.

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DSL CLE Mendoza 20, DSL Red Sox Red 7

The Red team was clobbered by CLE Mendoza on Tuesday afternoon, allowing 20 runs and walking 17 batters. Oscar Vaamonde got the game off to a rough start, tossing the first 1 2/3 innings and surrendering six runs and five walks. Robert Moreno followed him by allowing eight runs (six earned) in an inning. Yariel Valdez threw two scoreless innings before Alexander Heredia was lit up for six runs (five earned) in 2/3 of an inning. Gustavo Antunez threw 2/3 of a scoreless inning. Shortstop Anderber Urbina hit the first home run of his professional career, going 2 for 4 with two RBI. Axell Herrera and Johnny Osta each recorded a pair of hits and a double.

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Player of the Day: Fresh off jumping from 25th to 11th in the SoxProspects.com rankings, Sadbiel Delzine turned in his best performance of the season. He delivered 6 1/3 shutout innings out of the bullpen, striking out 8 batters. Tuesday night marked the longest outing of Delzine's career and he averaged 96.0 mph on his fastball while throwing 54 of his 75 pitches for strikes (72%). Delzine has been phenomenal through 23 1/3 innings in the FCL this season, pitching to a 1.16 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 7 walks.

Photo Credit: Jorge Rodriguez by Kelly O'Connor

Minor Notes: Arias takes over as top prospect, DSL season begins

2026-06-09T12:00:00.000-04:00

We have reached the heart of the minor league baseball season, as all seven Red Sox affiliates are now active. A wave of players made their professional debuts over the past week with the start of the DSL season. It was also a big week for the site, as the SoxProspects.com June rankings update was released, May Players of the Month were announced, and the 2026 Annual Donation Drive is officially underway.

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DSL season begins

The DSL Red and Blue teams began their seasons last Monday. One week into the 2026 season, the Red squad sits at 2-3 and the Blue team at 1-4. Joskairo Ramirez and Edgardo Gutierrez have been the standout performers at the plate, as each has clubbed a pair of home runs for the Red team. In four games, Ramirez is 6 for 11 with four walks and three extra-base hits. On the mound, Isaac Brujan had an impressive professional debut for DSL Red as he tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out five while allowing a run and a walk. Also making his professional debut, Hicter Ruiz threw 4 2/3 shutout innings for DSL Blue.

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June rankings update and podcast

There is a new name at the top of the SoxProspects.com rankings, as top prospect Payton Tolle graduated from prospect status and Franklin Arias (pictured) claimed the crown as the top prospect in the system. Arias is in the midst of an excellent season with Double-A Portland, hitting .311/.389/.588 as the slick-fielding shortstop has already set a new career-high with 13 home runs. Tyler Samaniego and Ryan Watson also graduated from the rankings. Enddy Azocar (12th to 7th), Sadbiel Delzine (25th to 11th), and Franklin Primera (33rd to 13th) were notable risers in the rankings. Ian, Mike, and Chris broke down the latest rankings update in the most recent edition of the SoxProspects.com podcast.

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Seigler makes Red Sox debut

The Red Sox sent Nick Sogard to the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain and recalled Anthony Seigler from Worcester. Seigler made his Red Sox debut on Thursday, and he is 1 for 3 with a double and a walk through his first two games. Seigler was acquired from Milwaukee as part of the Caleb Durbin trade last offseason, and he was hitting .298/.425/.471 in 30 games with the WooSox.

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Additional transactions

The Red Sox recalled Tommy Kahnle from Worcester, and he made his Red Sox debut with two scoreless innings last Thursday.
The Red Sox acquired left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa from Pittsburgh in exchange for cash considerations. La Sorsa has a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings in Triple-A Indianapolis this season, and he was promoted to the big league club after Brayan Bello was optioned following an eight-run outing last Thursday. On Monday, La Sorsa was optioned to Worcester, and Nate Eaton was recalled.
Sixth-ranked prospect Henry Godbout was placed on the injured list with a hand injury after being hit by a pitch. Godbout is slashing .277/.410/.492 with seven home runs in 34 games in his first full professional season.
Patrick Sandoval and Garrett Whitlock began rehab assignments in Worcester.

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Where are they now?

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol reported on Saturday that Hunter Dobbins would be joining the Cardinals' rotation and will start Thursday against the Mets. Dobbins has been excellent in two bulk relief appearances since being recalled from Triple-A, throwing 8 2/3 innings and allowing one run while striking out ten. Dobbins was traded to St. Louis alongside Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita in exchange for Willson Contreras last offseason.

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Players of the Week June 1-7

Franklin Primera, C, FCL Red Sox

4 G, 7-13, 1 2B, 2 HR, 2 BB, 8 R, 6 RBI

One of the biggest risers in the latest rankings update, Franklin Primera is off to a monster start in his stateside debut. Primera is hitting .417/.556/.667 with four home runs through 20 games. Primera has shown an advanced plate approach and impressive power potential this season. He also brings an advanced defensive profile, strong receiving skills, and above-average arm strength.

Jason Gilman, LHP, Salem RidgeYaks

1 GS, 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 10 K

Gilman delivered an outstanding start for the RidgeYaks last Tuesday, punching out ten hitters in six shutout frames. A 16th-round pick last season, Gilman has been impressive with Salem to begin his professional career. He has a 2.59 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings.

Photo Credit: Franklin Arias by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Primera stays hot in FCL; trio of DSL prospects hit first pro homers

2026-06-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/9 Cup of Coffee: Boston's rookie-level affiliates went 1-2 on Monday. Franklin Primera (pictured) lifted the FCL Red Sox to a come-from-behind win over the FCL Orioles in Sarasota. In DSL action, Freyerso Vasquez, Isaac Velasquez, and Geomaikel Martinez all hit the first home runs of their young professional careers.

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FCL Red Sox 6, FCL Orioles 5

Four runs over the final two innings lifted the FCL squad to victory. Franklin Primera led the way, going 1 for 2 with one double, two RBIs, one run scored, one stolen base, and one walk. Jhorman Bravo and Tavano Baker also drove in runs, while Harold Rivas tripled and scored once. Dorian Soto singled, scored one run, and drew one walk. Jostin Ogano singled, stole one base, and drew one walk.

Angelo Ladera got the start and went the first four innings, allowing three unearned runs on three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts. Yoandys Veraza surrendered two runs in the fifth but put up a zero in the sixth to take home the winning decision. Yomar De La Rosa worked his way around a two-out walk in a scoreless seventh to notch his second save of the season.

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DSL CLE Goryll 15, DSL Red Sox Blue 10

Freyerso Vasquez and Isaac Velasquez had strong days at the plate for the Blue squad. Vasquez went 2 for 5 with one double, his first professional home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored. Velasquez went 2 for 4 with one triple, his first professional home run, one RBI, and one run scored. Miguel Welch (solo) and Santiago Yanes (two-run) also homered for their lone hits of the contest. Garielvin Silverio went 2 for 4 with one RBI, two runs scored, and one walk. Enmanuel Figuereo and Luis Aular combined for five walks, with the former scoring once and the latter driving in one run.

Allan Griman got the start on the mound and went the first three innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits, one walk, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. Charlie Zink (who was charged with the loss), Leosmar Perez, and Jainer Almanza combined to surrender 13 additional runs (12 earned) in three total innings out of the bullpen.

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DSL Brewers Blue 8, DSL Red Sox Red 5

Geomaikel Martinez stood out at the plate for the Red squad, going 3 for 4 with his first professional home run, two RBIs, and one run scored. Axell Herrera went 2 for 4 with one double and one run scored. Anderber Urbina went 2 for 3 with one run scored and one walk. Eliezer Alfonzo singled, scored one run, stole one base, and drew two walks.

Steven Garcia took the loss in his start on the mound, allowing four earned runs on four hits (including one home run), one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts over three innings. Jose Alexandro and Isael Fis combined to surrender four additional runs (two earned) across four total innings of relief.

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Player of the Day: Geomaikel Martinez gets the nod for hitting the first home run and logging the first three-hit game of his professional career on Monday. Signed for $40,000 out of Venezuela last January, the 18-year-old outfielder is repeating the Dominican Summer League this season and has gotten off to an encouraging start. In five games for the Red squad, he has gone 10 for 18 (.556) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, four runs scored, and one stolen base. He is not currently ranked among the organization's top 60 prospects.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Podcast Ep #417: New Rankings And Emails

2026-06-08T16:08:07.310-04:00

Ian, Mike, and Chris had a big rankings update to talk about on this episode of the podcast, with big moves from FCL standouts Sadbiel Delzine and Franklin Primera highlighting a number of discussion points up and down the #SP60. Plus, Brayan Bello's demotion to Triple-A highlighted the latest news talk, and we hit a big ol' batch of your emails.

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Cup of Coffee: Ziehl strikes out eight; Brannon and Rosario go deep

2026-06-08T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/8 Cup of Coffee: The pitching led the way in the upper minors, with Michael Sansone and Gage Ziehl (pictured) earning victories. A moonshot home run from Brooks Brannon helped Ziehl's case in Portland, while Kleyver Salazar and Avinson Pinto showed off their power for Salem.

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Worcester Red Sox 5, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 3

The WooSox extended their winning streak to four games behind a solid start from Michael Sansone. The left-hander allowed two runs over five innings while walking one and striking out five to earn his second win. Both Kyle Keller and Wyatt Olds notched their fifth straight scoreless appearance. Keller got the hold, while Olds struck out three in the ninth to earn his first save. Leadoff man Braiden Ward did it all on Sunday, going 2 for 4 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored, and an outfield assist. Matt Lloyd drove in two runs with a single, and Vinny Capra went 1 for 3 with a sacrifice fly.

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Portland Sea Dogs 3, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 1

Portland's pitching staff carried it to a series tie. Starter Gage Ziehl allowed only one run over his six frames, walking one and striking out eight. Max Carlson followed with two scoreless innings while striking out three, and Reidis Sena picked up his fifth save as he worked around a hit and a walk in the ninth. Solo home runs from Ronald Rosario and Brooks Brannon was all the offense the Sea Dogs would need. Brannon finished 1 for 2 with two walks, while Marvin Alcantara went 2 for 3.

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Greenville Drive @ Rome Emperors (ATL), Canceled (rain)

The series finale between Greenville and Rome got canceled and will not be made up. This was Greenville's only trip to Rome this season, though the Emperors will be in Greenville August 25-30.

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Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 11, Salem RidgeYaks 9

Salem mounted a late comeback but ultimately fell short against Wilson. A grand slam from Kleyver Salazar in the eighth brought Salem within two, but they could not get it any closer. Salazar finished 3 for 5 and scored three runs. Avinson Pinto was the other star offensively, going 2 for 4 with a home run, triple, and three RBI. The pitching staff struggled overall, but it was a solid Salem debut for Yermain Ruiz. After five games in the FCL in May, he allowed two runs (one earned) over 3 2/3 frames with one walk and five strikeouts.

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Player of the Day: Gage Ziehl struck out eight and allowed only one run over six innings to pick up the win for Portland. The 23-year-old was acquired from the White Sox in the trade that sent David Sandlin to Chicago. It has been an up-and-down season for Ziehl, but he has sprinkled in some very strong starts. The fact that he stifled the Yard Goats is a big step, as he had allowed 11 runs over 10 innings in his previous two starts against them.

Photo Credit: Gage Ziehl by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Witherspoon wins his first game in Greenville, Liendo racks up five RBIs

2026-06-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/7 Cup of Coffee: It was a strong showing across the Boston affiliates with some standout performances within. In Portland, Ahbram Liendo set a season-high with five runs driven in. Kyson Witherspoon (pictured) grabbed his first win of the season in Greenville, and Franklin Primera continued to tear up the FCL.

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Worcester Red Sox 7, Buffalo Bison (TOR) 4

The WooSox were able to get to a rehabbing Shane Bieber with three runs through the first two innings. Matt Thaiss and Vinny Capra each recorded run-scoring doubles in the bottom of the first and Tyler McDonough slammed his first home run since being promoted from Portland in the second. While Worcester took the lead, Eduardo Rivera pitched two scoreless frames before Garrett Whitlock made his first rehab appearance in the third. The Boston reliever allowed a hit and walked two but did not allow a run in his lone inning.

Buffalo got a pair of runs off Noah Song across the fourth and fifth and an unearned run in the sixth against Jacob Webb to tie the game at three, but Worcester put the game away in the bottom half of the frame with four runs. Allan Castro drove in a pair with a double, McDonough grabbed his second RBI of the game on a sacrifice fly, and Braiden Ward singled home the seventh run for the WooSox. Angel Bastardo pitched the final two innings to close out the win.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 10, Portland Sea Dogs 8

At one point, Portland held a 3-1 lead thanks to a bases-clearing double by Ahbram Liendo, but the Sea Dogs pitching staff struggled in the middle innings, allowing nine runs across the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to drop its third game in a row. Caleb Bolden was charged with the loss after coming on in relief of Jedixson Paez. Bolden allowed five runs while only recording five outs with four hits allowed. While the pitching staff had a rough night, the offense tallied 12 hits as five different Portland hitters registered multi-hit outings. Along with Liendo, Ronald Rosario, Nelly Taylor, Miguel Bleis, and Caden Rose all had two hits apiece. Liendo was the leader in production however, following up his three-run double with a sacrifice fly and RBI single in what turned into a five-RBI evening.

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Greenville Drive 7, Rome Emperors (ATL) 4

Kyson Witherspoon continued a stretch of strong performances on the mound on Saturday, earning the first victory of his professional career. The right-hander struck out six across 5 1/3 innings, scattering four hits and a walk as the only baserunners he allowed. Matt McShane earned the save with 1 2/3 innings of relief, allowing two runs on four hits with three strikeouts.

Offensively, Jack Winnay and Mason White continued their torrid seasons with each slugging their tenth home runs of the year. The pair went back-to-back to open the third inning, giving the Drive a 2-1 lead that they would not relinquish. Enddy Azocar and Ronny Hernandez added a pair of hits each with Azocar bringing his average to .300 since being promoted to Greenville. Hernandez hit his fourth home run of the year, a two-run shot that extended the Drive's lead to 6-1.

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Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 4, Salem RidgeYaks 3 (10 innings)

Needing one more out to secure the win and a runner on second, Jay Allmer allowed a single to bring home the tying run and another single to the very next batter to lose in walk-off fashion. Salem took a brief 1-0 lead in the top of the first after Andrews Opata singled, stole second and scored on a single by Andruw Musett. Jacob Mayers allowed his only two runs of the contest on the mound in the bottom half of the frame, but settled in to strike out six in 3 2/3 innings. Christian Foutch and Nicolas De La Cruz combined to pitched the following five frames while holding Wilson scoreless. Salem tied the game at 2 in the eighth on another run-scoring single by Musett to send the game to extras. Salem took a 3-2 lead in the top of the tenth on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Stanley Tucker before falling in the bottom half.

Musett led the way for the RidgeYaks with three hits and his aforementioned two RBIs. Opata, Givian Sirvania and Louis Andujar all had multi-hit outings in the loss as well.

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FCL Red Sox 8, FCL Twins 4

Franklin Primera continues to knock the cover off the ball to begin his season. The catcher and newly minted 13th-ranked prospect in the newest SoxProspects list had two hits including a three-run home run to power the FCL squad to victory. Primera now boasts a .417/.556/.667 slashline in 20 games at the complex. Liosward Marin added his second home run of the year in the bottom of the second to give the team the lead for good. Tavano Baker and Christopher Alvarado joined Primera with multi-hit outings of their own. Jakson Gamboa earned the win in bulk relief with 3 2/3 innings of work, allowing five hits, two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Gamboa followed Jeremy Wu-Yelland, who started the game as part of his rehab stint. The left-hander recorded a pair of outs on strikeouts but walked two as well.

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DSL Red Sox Blue 8, DSL Rojos (CIN) 3

Trailing 3-1 entering the bottom of the fifth, team Blue put up a five-run frame the take the lead and earn its first victory of the season after dropping its first four contests. It was a big game for Emmanuel Figuereo, as the outfielder went 2 for 3 with a three-run home run that turned out to be the game-winner. Miguel Welch drove in a run with a single in the second and Esterlin Casanova added two RBIs of his own as part of the fifth inning rally on a single. Eddison Septimo earned the win out of the bullpen in 1 1/3 innings despite allowing a pair of runs in his outing. He followed Cristian Alcantara who held his opponents to a single run across four innings with four hits and four strikeouts.

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DSL Red Sox Red vs. DSL Padres Gold, Postponed

The other DSL contest in the Red Sox system on Saturday was washed out due to rain. It is unsure if and when the game will be made up.

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Player of the Day: After a rocky start to his career, Kyson Witherspoon appears to have found his footing in Greenville. After his outing on Saturday in which he struck out six in just over five innings, the right-hander has now allowed just two runs over his last three starts which has extended over 14 2/3 innings while adding 16 strikeouts in that span. Witherspoon is currently the third-ranked prospect at SoxProspects.

Photo Credit: Kyson Witherspoon by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: WooSox top Scherzer; Ingrassia cruises

2026-06-06T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/6 Cup of Coffee: The affiliates lost six out of seven contests in a full Friday slate, with the only victory coming against a Hall of Famer. Worcester got strong pitching, notably from rehabbing Patrick Sandoval and Raymond Burgos, to pick up the victory. Five other teams fell in their last at-bat. Greenville dropped its pitchers' duel despite the efforts of Jojo Ingrassia (pictured) and Joe Vogatsky. A huge ninth-inning rally stunned the Sea Dogs, while Salem dropped a back-and-forth extra-inning contest. Harold Rivas impressed in the FCL loss, while the DSL squads fell despite scoring nine runs apiece.

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Worcester Red Sox 6, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 3

In a matchup of rehabbing right-handers, the WooSox knocked off a future Hall of Famer. Patrick Sandoval made his first appearance in over six weeks and faced off against three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer. Scherzer started scoreless, but Worcester reached him for two runs in the third and another in the fourth, running him from the game and handing him the loss. Sandoval went just 1 1/3 innings, walking one batter. Raymond Burgos slid from his usual rotation spot into a bulk relief role without a hitch. He allowed just one run on three hits in 4 2/3, getting credit for the win. Kyle Keller followed with a scoreless seventh, and Zack Kelly allowed a pair of runs in two frames as he closed out the win.

Matt Lloyd took Scherzer deep for a solo homer in the fourth. Tsung-Che Cheng drove in three runs in his 2-for-5 evening. Mikey Romero, Tyler McDonough, and Jason Delay each doubled as part of their respective two-hit efforts.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 8, Portland Sea Dogs 7

It was a crushing loss at Hadlock, as the Yard Goats stormed back with six runs in the ninth inning. Portland opened up a commanding lead with a seven-run sixth-inning rally, highlighted by a grand slam off the bat of Ahbram Liendo. Nate Baez added a pair of runs on an RBI single as he finished the evening 2 for 5. Marvin Alcantara also had two hits for the Sea Dogs. Starter Hayden Mullins went the first three innings, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out five against three walks. Dalton Rogers worked four hitless innings of relief, walking and striking out three apiece. Cooper Adams threw a scoreless eighth but was reached for five runs in the ninth, with Hartford then plating the eventual winning run off of Patrick Halligan. The loss was consequential in the standings as well. Instead of moving a half-game ahead of Hartford in the first-half standings, Portland is 1 1/2 behind.

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Rome Emperors (ATL) 1, Greenville Drive 0

Friday night's contest in Rome remained scoreless until the game's final pitch. A trio of Greenville arms combined to allow just five hits. Jojo Ingrassia needed only 42 pitches to cruise through four scoreless innings. He scattered two hits, struck out six, and did not issue a walk. Joe Vogatsky followed with three shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out three against one free pass. Steven Brooks pitched a 1-2-3 eighth, but a leadoff single in the ninth followed by two stolen bases and a sacrifice fly gave Rome the win. Greenville had squandered a golden opportunity in the top half of the ninth. Freili Encarnacion led off the inning with a walk, and he advanced to third with nobody out as Yophery Rodriguez doubled, the first extra-base hit of the night for either team. A pop fly out failed to advance the runners, and Encarnacion was thrown out at home trying to score on an Antonio Anderson ground ball to shortstop. Justin Gonzales then ripped a hard line drive directly at the third baseman to end the ninth.

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Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 11, Salem RidgeYaks 7

In contrast to the sharply-pitched Greenville contest, the two teams here combined to walk 18 batters, and ended on a walk-off grand slam in the 11th. The RidgeYaks plated seven runs despite managing only four hits. Stanly Tucker scored twice, going 1 for 4 with a double, a stolen base, and a walk. Andruw Musett also doubled for Salem. Brady Tygart made his third rehab start and first with Salem as he continues to make his way back from a shoulder injury. He struck out five, walked two, and hit a batter over 2 1/3 hitless innings, but was charged with two runs when two of the bequeathed baserunners in the third came on to score. Leighton Finley surrendered four runs (two earned) of his own, in addition to those two inherited runners, across four innings of work. Adam Bates gave up just one unearned run in 2 2/3 frames. A walk and a single in addition to the automatic runner loaded the bases in the ninth against Griffin Kilander, setting up a grand slam by Carolina League home run leader Jose Anderson.

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FCL Twins 6, FCL Red Sox 1

Friday afternoon's game got off to an auspicious start as Harold Rivas walked, advanced to second on a Jhorman Bravo walk, stole third, and came on to score on a Dorian Soto sacrifice fly. Unfortunately, the Sox would be held scoreless from there forward, managing just three hits. One of those hits was a double by Rivas, his fourth of the year and the team's only extra-base hit of the day. Williams Montero had a solid start, giving up a run on two hits in three innings, striking out four while walking one. Jeison Payano took the loss as he did not record an out, walking four batters while a fifth reached on an error. Melrin Bido entered in the fourth with a bases-loaded, no-out situation. After allowing all three inherited runners to score, he settled in and did not surrender a run of his own across three innings.

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DSL LAD Bautista 10, DSL Red Sox Blue 9

An eight-run fifth-inning rally by the Bautista squad doomed Team Blue. A couple of Boston's top international signings had big afternoons at the plate. Garielvin Silveio scored three runs, going 2 for 4 with an RBI. Esterlin Casanova did not record an out with two hits, two walks, three RBI, a run scored, and a steal. Krishan Ulacio was 2 for 3 with a triple, a walk, and two RBI. Starter Jesus Lopez gave up just one hit in three scoreless innings. The Dodgers tagged Jainer Almanza and Michael Manjarres for a combined 10 runs despite the two allowing just one hit.

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DSL LAD Mega 11, DSL Red Sox Red 9

Team Red fell in a similarly-scored slugfest. Joskairo Ramirez had another big day at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a walk, double, two RBI, and two runs scored. He has hit safely in all four games, going 6 for 11 with four walks and 13 total bases. Geomaikel Martinez tripled as part of a 2-for-3 day, driving in a run. Starter Angel Roa allowed three runs on two hits in three innings, walking three and striking out one. Alexander Heredia was saddled with the loss, as he surrendered three runs in 2 1/3.

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Player of the Day: Jojo Ingrassia fired four scoreless innings on Friday, as he has somewhat quietly had a strong season for the Drive. The six-foot lefty has allowed just three runs on 10 hits in 17 2/3 innings across six appearances, striking out 24. It was Ingrassia's second straight scoreless outing since returning from the injured list after missing almost all of May. A 14th-round pick out of Cal State Fullerton in 2023, Ingrassia is currently ranked 46th in the system.

Photo Credit: Jojo Ingrassia by Kelly O'Connor

May Players of the Month: Jack Winnay and Barrett Morgan

2026-06-05T12:00:00.000-04:00

The second full month of the minor league season is complete. With that, it is time to present the SoxProspects.com Players of the Month for May to corner infielder Jack Winnay (pictured, left) and right-hander Barrett Morgan (pictured, bottom right). Following our latest update, both prospects are now ranked in the organization's top 60 at Nos. 40 and 41, respectively.

Winnay, who grew up in Newton, Mass., and turned 23 on Friday, is a SoxProspects.com Player of the Month honoree for the first time after a productive May. In 20 games for Greenville, the right-handed hitter batted .290/.490/.623 with two doubles, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 20 runs scored, 26 walks, and 23 strikeouts over 98 plate appearances. During that stretch, he recorded the first two multi-homer games of his professional career on May 16 and May 31. He also drew three walks in a game on four separate occasions.

For the season, Winnay is slashing .240/.431/.447 with four doubles, nine home runs, 25 RBIs, 36 runs scored, 46 walks, and 43 strikeouts through 45 games (204 plate appearances) for Greenville. The 2025 13th-round draft pick out of Wake Forest leads qualified Drive hitters in walks, walk rate (22.5%), and on-base percentage. Defensively, he has made 30 starts at third base, 13 starts at first base, and one start at designated hitter.

Morgan, another member of Boston's 2025 draft class, is a first-time SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Month honoree. Selected in the 11th round out of Cowley County Community College (Arkansas City, Kan.) last summer, the 21-year-old righty had a strong May, forging a 2.08 ERA with 20 strikeouts to eight walks across five outings (four starts) spanning 21 2/3 innings for Salem. He held opposing hitters in the Carolina League to a .123 batting average during that stretch.

In nine outings (six starts) for Salem to begin his first professional season, Morgan has posted a 2.25 ERA with 31 strikeouts to 14 walks over 32 innings in which opponents have batted .161 against him. Throwing from a high-three-quarters arm slot, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound Oklahoma native features a 92-95 mph fastball that has reached 97 mph. He also mixes in an 87-89 mph cutter, a 79-83 mph curveball, and an 82-83 mph changeup.

Photo Credit: Jack Winnay and Barrett Morgan by Kelly O'Connor

2026 SoxProspects Donation Drive

2026-06-05T10:10:18.292-04:00

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Cup of Coffee: Nunez's grand slam sparks Salem; Primera goes deep in FCL

2026-06-05T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/5 Cup of Coffee: Boston's affiliates went 3-4 on an action-packed Thursday. Braiden Ward and Tsung-Che Cheng homered off a rehabbing Dylan Cease in Worcester's win over Buffalo. Blake Wehunt struck out six, and Nate Baez went deep in Portland's loss to Hartford. Gerardo Rodriguez and Isaiah Jackson left the yard in Greenville's extra-innings loss to Rome. Starlyn Nunez clubbed a grand slam, and Adonys Guzman doubled three times in Salem's win over Wilson. In rookie ball, Franklin Primera (pictured) and Edgardo Gutierrez touched them all, while Garielvin Silverio picked up his first two professional hits.

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Worcester Red Sox 5, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 1

With the rehabbing Dylan Cease starting for Buffalo, Worcester plated five runs in the first three innings of Thursday's contest and never looked back. Both Braiden Ward and Tsung-Che Cheng homered off Cease, while Allan Castro and Matt Lloyd recorded RBI singles against him. Ward went 2 for 4 with a solo shot for his second home run of the season. Cheng went 1 for 3 with a three-run blast for his fifth home run of the season. Castro added one double and one run scored as part of a three-hit night. Lloyd had just the one hit. Vinny Capra singled twice, scored one run, and stole one base. Kristian Campbell went 0 for 2 with two strikeouts before departing in the fourth inning due to tightness in his side.

On the mound, Devin Sweet got the start and tossed two scoreless innings out of the gate, scattering two hits and two walks while striking out three. Osvaldo Berrios (making his Worcester debut after rehabbing in the FCL and Greenville), Seth Martinez, and Wyatt Olds combined to spin seven innings of one-run ball out of the bullpen. They each struck out a pair. Berrios was credited with the winning decision, his first in 13 career appearances at the Triple-A level.

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Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 4, Portland Sea Dogs 1

Blake Wehunt went six innings in his start for Portland, allowing two earned runs on five hits (including one home run), no walks, and six strikeouts. He threw 74 pitches (52 strikes) and generated 11 whiffs. Max Carlson surrendered two additional runs in the top of the seventh, while Caleb Bolden tossed a scoreless ninth inning. At the plate, Nate Baez provided the only offense with a sixth-inning solo shot, good for his sixth homer of the season. Nelly Taylor went 2 for 3 with one stolen base and one walk. Franklin Arias walked twice to extend his on-base streak to 15 games.

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Rome Emperors (ATL) 5, Greenville Drive 4 (10 innings)

Shea Sprague went four innings in his start for Greenville, allowing two earned runs on three hits (including one home run), three walks, and four strikeouts. He threw 81 pitches (45 strikes) and generated 11 whiffs. The rehabbing Tyler Uberstine relieved Sprague and yielded one earned run on one hit, no walks, and three strikeouts in his two innings of work. Danny Kirwin and Calvin Bickerstaff each surrendered a run as well, with Bickerstaff taking the loss after giving up the unearned but winning run a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th.

Offensively, two of Greenville's three hits cleared the fence on Thursday. Gerardo Rodriguez went 1 for 4 with a two-run shot for his third home run of the season. He also added a walk. Isaiah Jackson went 1 for 5 with a solo blast for his eighth big fly of the year. Yoeilin Cespedes and Jack Winnay each scored one run, while Freili Encarnacion and Antonio Anderson each stole one base.

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Salem RidgeYaks 12, Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 6

Five members of Salem's lineup recorded multiple hits on Thursday. Out of the leadoff spot, Starlyn Nunez crushed a grand slam as part of a 2-for-5 night in which he doubled, drove in five runs, and drew one walk. Adonys Guzman went 3 for 5 with three doubles, two runs scored, and one walk. Andruw Musett and D'Angelo Ortiz each had two singles, one RBI, and one run scored. Musett also drew two walks. Stanley Tucker went 2 for 4 with one triple, two RBI, three runs scored, and one walk. Ilan Fernandez plated two runs, scored once, and drew one walk.

Barrett Morgan went 4 2/3 innings in his start for Salem, allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits (including one home run), three walks, and three strikeouts. He threw 75 pitches (44 strikes) and generated 12 whiffs. Joey Gartrell was responsible for the next 2 1/3 innings in which he yielded two runs on three hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Harry Blum closed it out with a pair of strikeouts across two scoreless frames of relief.

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FCL Orioles 5, FCL Red Sox 2

Berny Ortiz went 1 2/3 innings in his start for the FCL squad, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts. Christopher Cordero received the bulk of the work out of the bullpen and pitched a career-high five innings in which he surrendered two runs (one earned) on seven hits, one walk, and four strikeouts. Franklin Primera stood out at the plate, going 2 for 3 with one double, his third home run of the season, two RBI, and one run scored. Matt Fraizer doubled for his only hit.

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DSL Astros Orange 2, DSL Red Sox Blue 1

Emanuel Jimenez made his first professional start for the Blue squad, scattering two hits and three walks while striking out six over 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Charlie Zink and Carlos Falcon each gave up one run across 2 2/3 combined innings of relief. Top international signee Garielvin Silverio recorded the first two hits of his pro career, going 2 for 3 with a pair of singles and one run scored. Santiago Yanes and Miguel Welch both went 1 for 2 with one walk.

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DSL Red Sox Red 6, DSL LAD Bautista 0

Isaac Brujan and Ranci Castillo combined to throw a one-hit shutout for the Red squad. Brujan, making his professional debut, got the start and allowed just one hit, one walk, and one hit by pitch while striking out five over 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Castillo earned the win with 2 1/3 scoreless, no-hit frames of relief. Edgardo Gutierrez led the way offensively, going 2 for 2 with one home run, one RBI, two runs scored, one stolen base, and one walk. Geomaikel Martinez, Axell Herrera, and Eliezer Alfonzo all drove in runs as well. Anderber Urbina scored one run and stole one base.

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Player of the Day: Franklin Primera gets the nod for extending his hitting streak to seven games on Thursday. Through 19 games (78 plate appearances) for the FCL Red Sox in his first season stateside, the soon-to-be 19-year-old catcher is batting .411/.558/.625 with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 17 runs scored, three stolen bases, 16 walks, and eight strikeouts. He is currently ranked as the organization's No. 13 prospect after signing for $10,000 as an international free agent out of Venezuela in September 2024.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Gilman shines for Salem; Liendo, Garcia power Portland

2026-06-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/4 Cup of Coffee: With the complex leagues taking their weekly Wednesday break, it was a split for the full-season squads. Portland and Greenville both had big days at the plate, combining for 19 runs on 23 hits. Ahbram Liendo (pictured) and Johanfran Garcia both homered and doubled for the Sea Dogs, while Jack Winnay continues to power the Drive. Jason Gilman fired a gem in Salem's loss, while a one-hit shutout bid quickly deteriorated into a 12-run shellacking in Worcester.

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Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 12, Worcester Red Sox 0

An early pitcher's duel turned into a late blowout at Polar Park. Worcester pitchers brought a one-hit shutout into the seventh inning. Jack Anderson went the first four frames, surrendering one single as he struck out four and walked three. Eduardo Rivera then breezed through two hitless, walking just one. He ran into trouble in the seventh with two more walks and a hit batsman, setting off a rally in which the Bisons scored 12 runs in three innings. Veteran hurler Josh Fleming and a pair of relievers silenced the WooSox lineup, which connected for only three hits. A Jason Delay double was the only extra-base knock.

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Portland Sea Dogs 10, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 7

Portland had a power surge, with three home runs and five doubles to outgun the Yard Goats. Johanfran Garcia blasted a solo home run in the sixth inning as part of a 3-for-5 evening. He also had a double, scoring a pair of runs. Ahbram Liendo was 3 for 4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and three RBI. Will Turner also went deep, adding a pair of walks and scoring three runs. Portland starter John Holobetz went 4 2/3, allowing five runs on three hits. The right-hander struck out five while walking four. Cade Feeney got credit for the win, allowing a pair of runs in 2 1/3 innings, and Reidis Sena struck out three in two hitless frames to earn the save.

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Greenville Drive 9, Rome Emperors (ATL) 3

Every member of the Drive lineup reached base at least once and seven reached multiple times in Greenville's afternoon sack of Rome. Jack Winnay ripped his ninth home run of the season and eighth in his last 17 games, a two-run shot in the fifth. Yophery Rodriguez reached base three times, going 2 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored, and his 11th double of the year. Enddy Azocar has continued rolling since his late-May promotion. He doubled for the first time with Greenville as part of a two-hit day, raising his South Atlantic League line to .333/.394/.600 in seven games. Justin Gonzales and Gerardo Rodriguez also had two hits for the Drive.

On the mound, Devin Futrell turned in 4 1/3 solid frames, allowing two runs on three hits. He struck out six while walking two. Ben Hansen followed with one unearned run in 3 2/3 to pick up the win.

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Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 2, Salem RidgeYaks 1

A late Wilson rally didn't take any of the shine away from a dominant effort by Jason Gilman. Boston's 16th-round pick last July allowed just two hits across six scoreless innings. Not only did he not issue a walk during his 10-strikeout evening, he threw 53 of his 64 pitches for strikes, meaning he struck out only one fewer batter than he had balls called. Gilman faced just one batter over the minimum, as he picked off one of the two batters who got a hit. He retired the final 11 batters he faced, lowering his ERA across seven outings to 2.59.

Jay Allmer and Wuilliams Rodriguez allowed just one hit in their combined two innings of relief, but two walks and an error in the eighth combined with that single hit resulted in a decisive two-run rally. The offense squandered its share of opportunities with a 2-for-13 effort with runners in scoring position. Adonys Guzman led the way at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a double and a walk.

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Player of the Day: While several bats turned in worthy efforts, notably Johanfran Garcia and Ahbram Liendo, the nod goes to Salem hurler Jason Gilman. Gilman struck out 10 of the 19 batters he faced, giving him 36 punchouts in 24 1/3 innings on the year. A product of Kean (NJ) University, the 6-foot-2 lefty was the Division III Pitcher of the Year in 2025 as he went 14-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 112 1/3 innings. Not content to only draft SEC pitchers, the Red Sox nabbed him before he could get there, as he had committed to Mississippi in the transfer portal before signing a $150,000 bonus as a 16th-rounder.

Photo Credit: Ahbram Liendo by Kelly O'Connor

Podcast Ep #416: Looking At The State Of The Red Sox With Tim Healey

2026-06-03T09:34:05.066-04:00

Ian Cundall is joined by Boston Globe Red Sox beat reporter Tim Healey to discuss his recent article asking whether the Red Sox are better off now than when they hired Craig Breslow. Tim discusses what he learned while reporting the piece, industry wide thoughts on the Red Sox pitching and hitting development, their reliance on data, Theo Epstein’s role and more! After talking to Tim, Ian ends the show by briefly discussing the promotions of Louis Andujar, Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman.

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Cup of Coffee: Eyanson and Phillips make scoreless starts; King homers twice for Salem

2026-06-03T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/3 Cup of Coffee: The WooSox and Sea Dogs started their weeks in style, as Worcester walked off on a wild pitch while Portland rode a great start from Anthony Eyanson to a shutout win. Marcus Phillips was excellent for Greenville and Skylar King (pictured) had a two-homer game for Salem but the Drive and RidgeYaks lost their series openers. The FCL bats put up another huge performance, while both DSL teams lost 7-3 on Tuesday afternoon.

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Worcester Red Sox 3, Buffalo Bisons (TOR) 2

The WooSox strung together a thrilling ninth-inning rally to send the Worcester fans home happy on Tuesday night. Mikey Romero ripped a game-tying triple to center field, part of a 2-for-4 game. His pinch-runner Tsung-Che Cheng came around to score the walk-off run on a two-out, two-strike wild pitch. Anthony Siegler recorded Worcester's only other hit on the night, going 1 for 4 with a double and a run scored. Worcester starting pitcher Jake Bennett threw five shutout frames to open the game, striking out four and walking three. Noah Song allowed two runs in an inning of relief but Zack Kelly and Kyle Keller were lights out over the final three innings of the game.

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Portland Sea Dogs 9, Hartford Yard Goats (COL) 0

The Sea Dogs opened their series against Hartford with a blowout win. After two quiet innings to begin the game, the Portland bats caught fire in the third inning as Nate Baez drilled a two-run double and Brooks Brannon followed him with a two-run blast. Franklin Arias added a two-run homer of his own in the seventh inning, his 13th home run of the season. Portland picked up three more runs in the eighth inning as Miguel Bleis knocked an RBI double and Tyler McDonough roped a two-run double.

On the mound, Portland completely blanked the Yard Goats bats behind another impressive start for Anthony Eyanson. The third-ranked prospect in the system tossed five shutout innings, striking out three while allowing five hits and one walk, to lower his ERA to 2.00 through four starts in Portland. Patrick Halligan struck out four batters in three innings of relief, allowing one walk and no hits. Erik Rivera finished the game with a scoreless inning.

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Rome Emperors (ATL) 8, Greenville Drive 2

Marcus Phillips turned in one of his best starts of the season but the bullpen was unable to preserve an early lead for the Drive. Phillips struck out five batters while allowing one hit and two walks in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Joe Vogatsky was rocked to the tune of seven runs (five earned) in 1 2/3 innings. Steven Brooks surrendered one run in two innings of relief. The Drive picked up a pair of early runs on RBI singles by Yoeilin Cespedes and Yophery Rodriguez but the Greenville bats were unable to make any noise afterwards. Enddy Azocar was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

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Wilson Warbirds (MIL) 14, Salem RidgeYaks 7

The RidgeYaks were ahead for much of this game but the Warbirds grabbed a commanding lead with a monster 11-run seventh inning. Salem put together a five-run rally in the third inning highlighted by an RBI single for Stanley Tucker and a two-run blast off the bat of Skylar King. With the game solidly out of reach in the eighth inning, King added his second home run of the game as he went back-to-back with Kleyver Salazar. Tucker was 2 for 4 on the night.

Luis Cohen struggled with his control as he walked four batters but he managed to work three innings while allowing only an unearned run. Griffin Kilander allowed two runs (one earned) in 2 2/3 innings, striking out four batters. Nicolas De La Cruz, Harry Blum, and Adam Bates were all hit hard as part of Wilson's seventh-inning attack.

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FCL Red Sox 14, FCL Pirates 2

The FCL Red Sox put up a dominant offensive performance against the Pirates for the second consecutive day. Matt Fraizer had a big game, going 2 for 3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Franklin Primera was 2 for 2 with three runs and an RBI, raising his average to .396 this season. Center fielder Harold Rivas was 1 for 3 with a walk and two RBI. Sadbiel Delzine threw 4 1/3 impressive innings, punching out five batters while allowing one run on one hit and two walks. Denison Sanchez tossed 2 2/3 innings in relief, allowing one run and striking out two.

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DSL Astros Orange 7, DSL Red Sox Blue 3

The Red Sox Blue scored all three of their runs on one swing of the bat, as Santiago Yanes cracked a three-run triple in the fifth inning. However, the bats were otherwise silent as Anderson Gonzalez recorded the only other hit of the game in a 1-for-3 day. Christopher Silvestre started on the mound and allowed four runs while walking three in 1 1/3 innings. Hicter Ruiz was fantastic in relief, going 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Michael Manjarres allowed three runs in an inning.

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DSL Rays 7, DSL Red Sox Red 3

Starter Oscar Vaamonde got off to an impressive start, striking out five of his first six hitters. Overall, he fanned seven batters in four innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. Robert Moreno surrendered four runs in three innings and Wascar Berroa threw a scoreless frame in relief. Gustavo Antunez hit his first home run of the season in a 1-for-3 game. Geomaikel Martinez was 2 for 4 and drove in a run.

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Player of the Day: On a day of impressive starting pitching performances throughout the system, Skylar King was the clear standout at the plate. King went 3 for 4 with a pair of home runs, his seventh and eighth of the season, and three RBI for the RidgeYaks. A 15th-round pick out of West Virginia last season, King's impressive performance brings his season line up to .218/.318/.388.

Photo Credit: Skylar King by Kelly O'Connor

Minors Notes: DSL rosters set as season begins, faces in new places off to good starts

2026-06-02T12:00:00.000-04:00

A relatively quiet week across the Boston affiliates meant Red Sox fans got to pay attention to players with new teams following promotions last week such as Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman. Also on Monday, the Dominican Summer League began its season with the Boston teams having a pair of top 60 prospects in the organization.

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DSL Rosters set

With the Dominican Summer League season kicking off on Monday, rosters for the pair of Red Sox affiliates were released. Within the two teams, Dawvris Brito and Garielvin Silverio were the only representatives inside the SoxProspects' top 60 prospects in the organization.

Brito, who is on team Red to begin the year, is a six-foot shortstop who received the second-highest bonus in the Red Sox's 2026 international free agent class. According to his scouting report, the infielder has produced strong exit velocities already and has room to grow as part of his frame. He is currently the 29th-ranked prospect.

Silverio, who sits 28th in the rankings, also signed in January and paced the International class with the largest signing bonus at $1.2M. The left-handed swinging outfielder will suit up for team Blue this year and already showcases plus raw power according to his scouting report. At just 17 years old, there is considerable upside in his offensive profile.

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Azocar and Heyman hit the ground running in Greenville

In their first week since being bumped up from Salem, Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman produced strong starts since joining the Drive. Azocar showed off his blend of power and speed at the plate. In 24 plate appearances, the outfielder slashed .286/.375/.619 with a grand slam, a pair of triples, five runs scored and six more driven in.

Heyman, who showed plenty of power of his own while with the RidgeYaks, slugged two home runs in his first High-A game last Tuesday and has driven in five runs in as many games. Heyman was drafted in the 14th round last year and acquired by Boston in a trade that sent Alex Hoppe to the Mariners last offseason.

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Where are they now?

As part of a wave of promotions across the Minor Leagues last week, former Boston prospect Braden Montgomery earned a jump of his own to the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate last week. The former first round pick of the Red Sox has put together a strong campaign through his first 50 games between Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .298/.401/.537 with 9 home runs and 33 runs driven in.

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Players of the Week May 25-31

Mason White, SS, Greenville Drive

5 G, 9-16, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 4 BB, 4 K

White capped off an impressive month of May with a player of the week nod on the way out. The key to White's success in the month was his impressive knowledge of the strike zone as well as showing off the power that helped him slug 20 homers at the University of Arizona last year. The infielder's biggest day at the plate this week came on Friday when he went 2 for 3 with a three-run home run and a walk.

Jack Anderson, RHP, Worcester Red Sox

1 GS 4 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 8 K, 0.21 WHIP

Anderson's lone outing of the week was a strong one. On Thursday against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the right-hander threw 51 of his 74 pitches for strikes and allowed a single base runner in what turned out to be a 1-0 Worcester victory. His eight punchouts were a season high and ended a month in which saw struggles from Anderson.

Photo Credit: Enddy Azocar and Mason White by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: DSL season begins; FCL Red Sox draw 15 walks in win

2026-06-02T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/2 Cup of Coffee: The 2026 Dominican Summer League season began on Monday, as DSL Red Sox Blue lost and DSL Red Sox Red won their Opening Day matchups. In the Florida Complex League, Christopher Alvarado (pictured) and the FCL Red Sox rode a seven-run first inning to a win over the FCL Pirates in Bradenton.

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FCL Red Sox 14, FCL Pirates 10

Despite only recording four hits, the FCL Red Sox drew 15 walks and broke out for 14 runs on Monday. Harold Rivas accounted for three of those walks, as he went 1 for 3 with one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Josue Brito, who had one double, one RBI, and two runs, and Christopher Alvarado, who had three RBIs, two runs scored, two stolen bases, and two walks, each went 1 for 3 as well. Franklin Primera singled, drew two walks, and scored three runs. Jhorman Bravo drove in two runs, scored another, stole two bases, and drew two walks. Dorian Soto scored one run, stole one base, and drew two walks. Tavano Baker drove in one run, scored twice, stole one base, and drew two walks. Jostin Ogando drove in two runs, scored once, and drew one walk.

On the mound, Angelo Ladera made his fifth start of the season and went 3 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on three hits, four walks, one hit by pitch, and five strikeouts. Yoelvin Chirino and Yander Bonaci surrendered five additional runs out of the bullpen. Yomar De La Rosa, on the other hand, notched his second win of the year by retiring the only three batters he faced in a scoreless seventh inning.

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DSL LAD Bautista 9, DSL Red Sox Blue 6

Santiago Yanes stood out at the plate, going 2 for 3 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs scored, one stolen base, and two walks in his professional debut. Isaac Velasquez, also making his pro debut, went 2 for 3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk. Freyerso Vasquez, another member of the 2026 international signing class, went 2 for 4 with one run scored and one walk. Miguel Welch scored one run, stole one base, and scored one run. Garielven Silverio and Kevin Morillo scored runs as well.

Allan Griman took the loss in his first start of the season after allowing four earned runs on six hits (including one home run), no walks, and five strikeouts over three innings. Leosmar Perez and Jesus Martinez surrendered five additional runs across six total innings of relief.

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DSL Red Sox Red 13, DSL CLE Goryll 11

Joskairo Ramirez showed off his power stroke in his pro debut, going 2 for 3 with two home runs, three RBIs, three runs scored, and two walks out of the leadoff spot. Edgardo Gutierrez and Lester Suarez both went deep as well. Gutierrez went 1 for 5 with a two-run blast and two runs scored, while Suarez went 2 for 4 with an RBI double, a grand slam, and one walk. Geomaikel Martinez went 2 for 5 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Axell Herrera scored three runs, stole two bases, and drew one walk. Jhonny Osta scored two runs and drew two walks.

Steven Garcia went 2 1/3 innings in his first professional start, allowing five runs (two earned) on five hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. Dani Richar and Jose Alexandro gave up six additional runs, while Isael Fis earned the win with 2 2/3 scoreless frames of relief in which he scattered three hits and one walk while striking out one.

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Player of the Day: Joskairo Ramirez gets the nod for the multi-homer performance in his first professional game. The 17-year-old outfielder out of the Dominican Republic received the third-largest bonus ($800,000) in Boston's 2026 international signing class. He is not yet ranked among the organization's top 60 prospects.

Photo Credit: Christopher Alvarado by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Winnay goes deep twice; Witherspoon goes five scoreless

2026-06-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

6/1 Cup of Coffee: Five shutout innings from Kyson Witherspoon and home runs from Justin Gonzales, Jack Winnay (pictured), and Isaiah Jackson made Greenville the place to be on Sunday. Worcester got shutout, while Portland took advantage of a big miscue to take down the Rumble Ponies. Salem's pitching staff locked down Hickory, led by Cole Tolbert.

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

A solo home run in the first inning was all the RailRiders needed to take the series finale. Singles from Vinny Capra, Anthony Seigler, and Tsung-Che Cheng was all the offense Worcester could muster. Capra and Seigler got back-to-back hits in the fourth, but the inning ended the next batter with a double play. Alec Gamboa was solid aside from the early home run. He allowed the one run over four innings while striking out four without issuing a free pass. A group of four relievers followed with one inning apiece, led by Seth Martinez striking out three and Angel Bastardo striking out two.

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Portland Sea Dogs 3, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NYM) 1

A dropped lineout by Binghamton's left fielder let three runs score and give Portland a victory. Franklin Arias laced a line drive with the bases loaded in the seventh inning right at the left fielder, but it was dropped and all three runs came around to score. The offense was quiet otherwise, with Nelly Taylor going 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base, and Tyler McDonough going 1 for 3 with a walk. Starter Gage Ziehl struck out six over four frames of one-run ball, Max Carlson got the win with two scoreless innings, and Cooper Adams was nearly spotless to earn a three-inning save.

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Greenville Drive 5, Asheville Tourists (HOU) 3

Justin Gonzales launched a leadoff home run and the Drive never looked back in a win over Asheville. The home run was his seventh of the year and his first in the last two weeks. Not to be outdone, Jack Winnay hit two home runs of his own as he capped off an excellent month of May. The most significant home run of the day came from Isaiah Jackson. Jackson broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth with a solo shot. Yoeilin Cespedes went 2 for 4 with a double, and Mason White went 2 for 3 with a walk. It was the best start of the season for Kyson Witherspoon who fired five shutout innings. He walked three and struck out four while allowing three hits. The win went to Danny Kirwin who held the Tourists to one hit over the final 2 1/3.

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Salem RidgeYaks 1, Hickory Crawdads (TEX) 0

The second 1-0 game of the day went an affiliate's way as Salem shutout the Crawdads. Jacob Mayers worked around three walks to hold Hickory hitless over the first three frames. Cole Tolbert earned the win with 4 2/3 scoreless innings as he lowered his ERA to 1.35, and Wuilliams Rodriguez closed it out with a four-out save. An Andruw Musett RBI single in the first inning was all the pitching staff needed. Andrews Opata went 2 for 3 and scored a run, and Avinson Pinto went 1 for 3 with a triple.

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Player of the Day: Jack Winnay is becoming a regular in this space as he capped off a scorching month in style. He finished 2 for 3 with two home runs and three runs scored in Greenville's win. The 23-year-old finished May hitting .290/.490/.623 with seven home runs and more walks (26) than strikeouts (23). This comes after a nondescript April that saw him slash .197/.376/.268. If the truth lies somewhere in the middle, his overall line of .243/.435/.443 shows his impressive eye and intriguing power. He has already drawn 43 walks on the year, which is more than second and third place combined on the team. Henry Godbout (22) and Isaiah Jackson (19) have combined for 41.

Photo Credit: Jack Winnay by Kelly O'Connor

Cup of Coffee: Nunez hits a pair of home runs, Azocar continues strong start in Greenville

2026-05-31T07:00:00.000-04:00

5/31 Cup of Coffee: An up-and-down night across the Boston affiliates saw a 2-3 evening on Saturday. Portland fell in walk-off fashion, Greenville nearly mounted a large ninth-inning comeback, and Starlyn Nunez (pictured) slugged two home runs in Salem.

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Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders (NYY) 7, Worcester Red Sox 2

The WooSox offense was held in check through the first eight innings of the contest before plating a pair in the ninth to avoid being shut out. Raymond Burgos took the loss for Worcester with five runs charged to his line over 3 1/3 innings. He allowed eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts. Matt Thaiss drove in the pair of Worcester runs on a single after Allan Castro walked and Tsung-Che Cheng doubled. Anthony Seigler reached base four times, going 1 for 1 with three walks to raise his OPS on the season to .907.

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NYM) 4, Portland Sea Dogs 3

After fighting back from a 3-0 deficit, Portland fell in walk-off fashion as a throwing error by Johanfran Garcia on a steal attempt allowed the winning run to score. The Sea Dogs fell in an early hole as Jedixson Paez allowed a trio of runs over his four innings of work. The right-hander scattered four hits and a walk over those frames and struck out four while also allowing a home run. Caleb Bolden was spectacular in relief as he allowed a single baserunner over the following four innings to allow Portland to come back. The Sea Dogs offense came in the second and third as an RBI groundout by Nate Baez and run-scoring singles by Garcia and Ahbram Liendo knotted things at three. Erik Rivera took the ball in the ninth and recorded an out before the winning run crossed the plate.

Baez led the way for Portland with the aforementioned RBI to go along with his 12th double of the year, which was the only extra-base hit for the team all evening.

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Asheville Tourists (HOU) 10, Greenville Drive 8

Trailing 10-3 entering the bottom of the ninth, Greenville scored five runs in the frame and had the tying run at the plate but its comeback fell short. Alex Bouchard put Greenville in an early hole as he could not make it out of the second inning while allowing seven runs on seven hits. He also walked two, allowed a home run and struck out one. Amid the tough showing on the mound for Drive pitchers, Tyler Uberstine continued his rehab stint with 1 1/3 innings pitched. He allowed a pair of hits and a walk but did not allow a run and struck out two.

Enddy Azocar continued his strong start to his High-A career, slashing a triple and single with a run scored and two more driven in. Saturday's performance gives the 19-year-old outfielder six RBIs in four games since his promotion. Luke Heyman was the other Greenville hitter to record two hits, roping a double and single as part of a 2-for-5 night.

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Salem RidgeYaks 5, Hickory Crawdads (TEX) 1

Starlyn Nunez was the star for Salem with two solo home runs as part of a 3-for-4 outing. Nunez gave the RidgeYaks a lead in the bottom of the first and added his second blast in the bottom of the fifth. Outside of Nunez, seven more RidgeYak hitters recorded a hit in the victory. Adonys Guzman drove in a run with a double in the seventh while Ilan Fernandez and Givian Sirvania produced run-scoring singles.

On the mound, Leighton Finley was magnificent over five innings. The right-hander allowed a run on four hits with a pair of walks and seven strikeouts. Joey Gartrell earned a hold with three scoreless frames of his own, and Jay Allmer pitched a scoreless ninth.

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FCL Red Sox 10, FCL Twins 9 (9 innings)

The Red Sox jumped out to an 8-1 lead through the first four innings as the bats came alive on Saturday. Tavano Baker singled home a pair in the top of the first, Harold Rivas stole home as part of a double steal in the second, Baker doubled home another two runs in the third and Josue Brito slugged his second home run in as many days in the fourth. Baker led the offense with his four RBIs as part of a 2-for-5 effort. Harold Rivas reached base three times with a pair of walks and his first home run of the season. The outfielder also scored three runs and stole three bases in the win. Yomar De La Rosa earned the win in relief as he pitched the pair of extra innings, holding the Twins scoreless while striking out four.

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Player of the Day: After blasting two home runs on Saturday, Starlyn Nunez was the easy choice for the honor. Nunez's performance continued what has been a strong month of May. In 99 plate appearances, the outfielder is slashing .258/.337/.472 with four home runs and 11 runs batted in. Nunez is currently the 52nd-ranked prospect at SoxProspects.com

Photo Credit: Starlyn Nunez by Kelly O'Connor