Red Sox Elevate Top Prospect Franklin Arias to Triple-a

WHO:

Boston.com - Franklin Arias, 20, is the Red Sox's No. 1 prospect.

MLB.com - Franklin Arias is MLB's No. 7-ranked prospect.

WHAT:

Boston.com - Franklin Arias has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester.

MLB.com - Arias hit his 19th home run of the season during a game against Binghamton, contributing to a 3-2 win.

MLB.com - At the time of his promotion, Arias led the Eastern League with a .994 OPS and ranked second in batting average (.318) and slugging percentage (.587).

WHERE:

MLB.com - The promotion is to Triple-A Worcester.

MLB.com - The game where Arias hit his 19th home run took place at Mirabito Stadium.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Arias was recognized as the April Player of the Month in the Eastern League.

MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Red Sox promoted Arias due to his offensive surge at Double-A.

HOW:

MLB.com - Arias was signed by Boston as an international free agent out of Venezuela in 2023.

Franklin Arias, the Red Sox's top prospect and MLB's seventh-ranked prospect, has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester following an impressive season. He recently hit his 19th home run during a game at Mirabito Stadium, contributing to a close 3-2 victory, while leading the Eastern League with a .994 OPS and ranking second in batting average and slugging percentage. Arias, who was signed by Boston as an international free agent from Venezuela in 2023, was recognized as the April Player of the Month in the Eastern League, showcasing his offensive surge that prompted this promotion.