Red Sox explore shortstop options as Franklin Arias impresses in AAA
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox are actively seeking a long-term shortstop solution. This comes in light of Curtis Mead's potential season-ending injury. Franklin Arias, the team's top prospect, has just been promoted to AAA, raising questions about the need for another shortstop. Arias recently demonstrated his ability with a home run in his first AAA at-bat after a standout season in AA. The Red Sox may consider acquiring a versatile player who can also play second base, while evaluating Arias' performance for a possible mid-September call-up.
- •Red Sox have five days until the trade deadline.
- •Curtis Mead's injury creates urgency for a middle infielder.
- •Franklin Arias had a.318 average and 20 home runs this season.
- •Arias hit a home run in his first AAA at-bat.
- •Boston's acquisition needs to play both shortstop and second base.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Questioned for Trade Strategy Amid Franklin Arias Surge
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's pursuit of a long-term shortstop raises major questions about Franklin Arias
"The Red Sox have one of the best shortstop prospects in the game at Triple-A. Should they be chasing players at that position now? The post Red Sox Questioned for Trade Strategy Amid Franklin Arias Surge appeared first on HEAVY.
"With Arias up to AAA, it's a bit of a head-scratcher on why Boston is trying to find a long-term solution at his position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:41 PMRed Sox Questioned for Trade Strategy Amid Franklin Arias Surge
The Red Sox have one of the best shortstop prospects in the game at Triple-A. Should they be chasing players at that position now? The post Red Sox Questioned for Trade Strategy Amid Franklin Arias Surge appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:40 PMRed Sox's pursuit of a long-term shortstop raises major questions about Franklin Arias
With Arias up to AAA, it's a bit of a head-scratcher on why Boston is trying to find a long-term solution at his position.
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