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SoxProspects News: January 2025
Eduardo Rivera (pictured) continues to be a standout in Puerto Rico.The towering six-foot-seven lefthander fired six shutout innings, scattering two hits and walking two against six strikeouts. He earned the victory in Santurce's penultimate regular-season contest as the Cangrejeros to second place in the final standings.
2024 SoxProspects.com Awards: Graduate, Homegrown and Ex …
Oct 9, 2024 · Duran (pictured, right) had a breakout season that will likely see him finish in the top five in the AL MVP race.After a very good 102 games in 2023, Duran took his game to a new level in 2024 with a lethal combination of power and speed. In 160 games, he hit .285/.342/.492 with a league-leading 48 doubles, a league-leading 14 triples, 21 …
SoxProspects News: 2024 SoxProspects.com Awards: Rookie, …
Oct 10, 2024 · At first glance, Early's 2024 line does not leap out. The 2023 fifth-round pick out of the University of Virginia finished the season with a 3.99 ERA in 103 2/3 innings split between High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland.
2024 SoxProspects.com Awards: Player of the Year
Oct 11, 2024 · Welcome to the fifth and final day of 2024 SoxProspects.com Awards Week. Throughout the week, we have recognized All-Star pitchers and position players, the Graduate of the Year, the Homegrown Player of the Year, the Ex-Prospect of the Year, the Rookie of the Year, the Comeback Player of the Year, and the Breakout Player of the Year.
SoxProspects News: Cup of Coffee: Story, Anthony power WooSox …
9/6 Cup of Coffee: It was a split on Thursday night while the major league squad had the night off. Worcester and Portland had good nights in their respective playoff pushes, despite very different approaches. The WooSox banged out 19 hits and got significant help from MLB rehabbers Trevor Story and Liam Hendricks as well as top prospect Roman Anthony.
Minor Notes: Mayer likely out for season; Anthony has huge week
Aug 27, 2024 · Left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan was placed on the 7-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old has a 6.43 ERA in seven innings with Worcester this year. After being selected by the White Sox in the Rule 5 draft last year, Drohan returned to the Red Sox organization after he was designated for assignment by Chicago.
Minor Notes: Cespedes promoted to Salem; Sox claim right-hander
Jul 2, 2024 · The sixth-ranked prospect here at SoxProspects.com is getting a much-deserved promotion. Shortstop Yoeilin Cespedes is moving up to Salem after a dominant start to his 2024 season in the FCL. In 25 games, he hit .319/.400/.615 with 10 doubles, a triple, five home runs, 24 RBI, and three stolen bases.
Minor Notes: Drohan returns; Campbell, Coffey win weekly awards
Jun 18, 2024 · Three days after being designated for assignment, Garrett Cooper was released by the Red Sox on Friday. The 33-year-old first baseman lost his spot on Boston's 40-man roster when outfielder Masataka Yoshida (left thumb strain) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.He was acquired from the Cubs in a minor trade at the end of April but slashed just .171/.227/.229 in 24 games with the club.
Minor Notes: Worcester adds Campbell; Hill signs minor-league deal
Aug 20, 2024 · Nathan Landry, Theo Denlinger, and Luis Jerez were released after posting disappointing results in 2024.Landry, a 15th-round 2022 pick out of Missouri, was named the Red Sox Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Month in April 2023. He did not allow a run over 10 1/3 innings with Salem and was quickly promoted to Greenville.