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Red Sox prepare for Day 2 of MLB Draft and Futures Game featuring Arias

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Red Sox prepare for Day 2 of MLB Draft and Futures Game featuring Arias

Summary

The Boston Red Sox begin Day 2 of the MLB Draft today in Philadelphia after a controversial Day 1. The team is set to make picks 156 and 185 in the fifth and sixth rounds, respectively. Fans can stream the draft on MLB.com. Concurrently, Franklin Arias will start at shortstop for the American League in the Futures Game today at noon, broadcast on NBC/Peacock.

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Key Details

•The Red Sox had the 20th overall pick in the first round.
•Day 2 of the draft begins at 11:30 a.m. on July 12.
•Franklin Arias will participate in the Futures Game at noon.
•The Red Sox hold the 22nd pick in the fifth and sixth rounds.
•Streaming available for today’s draft proceedings on MLB.com.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Draft Day 2, Franklin Arias in the Futures Game

What they're saying

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Day 1 of the MLB Draft is in the books. If you’re internet smart, you know that the Red Sox completely blew it by going way underslot with their first round pick and then failing to use that savings by going overslot on either of their next two picks. If you’re actually smart, you know […]
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