Franklin Arias returns to WooSox after trade deadline rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Franklin Arias has rejoined the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox after being mentioned in trade discussions ahead of the trade deadline. The Red Sox retained Arias, regarded as their top prospect, while trading other notable players, including Anthony Eyanson and Marcelo Mayer. Since his promotion to Worcester, Arias has played seven games, hitting.233 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. On Tuesday, he extended his hit streak to six games with an infield single. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow commented on Arias' potential but remained non-committal about a call-up to the MLB roster this season.
- •Arias is ranked the Red Sox' No. 1 prospect.
- •He returned to Worcester on August 2, 2026.
- •Arias is slashing.233 with two home runs in Triple-A.
- •Breslow praised Arias' performance and potential.
- •Arias has a six-game hit streak as of August 4.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Franklin Arias returns to WooSox after name popped up in trade rumors
"Following a busy trade deadline for Craig Breslow, which included Franklin Arias' named being tossed around in possible trades, the Red Sox' top prospect returned to Triple-A Worcester this week.
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