As their chances of making the postseason get slimmer and slimmer, it appears that the Boston Red Sox are going to start a “let the kids play” movement.
Very slim probability that the Red Sox will play another significant baseball game in 2023
In an article from si.com, there is now a very slim probability that the Red Sox will play another significant baseball game in 2023. In light of this, they might as well see what a pair of promising prospects can do in the season’s last 28 games.
According to MLB.com’s Ian Browne, the versatile Ceddanne Rafaela, the Red Sox’s No. 3 prospect, played his first major league game this week against the Houston Astros and will remain with the team in Kansas City to face the Royals.
Additionally, Wilyer Abreu, an outfielder for Boston, was taken off the paternity list. As a related action, the club optioned middle infielder David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester.
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There is still a reason to watch as the season comes to an end
Rafaela’s super-utility versatility enabled Boston to keep both of them on the roster, along with Abreu. This is incredibly exciting news because both guys have been racking for the WooSox and, should they succeed, may form the heart of a new youthful team.
Between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, Rafaela hit.302 with 54 extra-base hits, including 20 home runs, 79 RBIs, and an.869 OPS in 108 games. He has made 36 thefts on 49 tries and is regarded as a plus fielder in the infield and outfield who can defend with the Gold Glove.
In 86 games with Triple-A Worcester, Abreu hit.274 with 34 extra-base hits, including 22 home runs, 65 RBIs, and a.929 OPS. According to MLB Pipeline, the 24-year-old is the system’s No. 17 prospect.
Even if the Red Sox have little to no chance of making the postseason, there is still a reason to watch as the season comes to an end, reports from si.com.
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