Red Sox promote catcher Franklin Primera after strong rookie ball season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have promoted 19-year-old catcher Franklin Primera to their Low-A affiliate, the Salem RidgeYaks. Primera has excelled in the Florida Complex League, hitting.427 with an OPS of 1.267 and eight home runs in 32 games this season. His recent performance includes a 16-game hitting streak during which he batted.509 with seven home runs. Originally signed as a minor leaguer in 2024, Primera is expected to continue his development with the RidgeYaks through the end of their season in September.
- •Franklin Primera promoted to Low-A Salem RidgeYaks.
- •He is batting.427 with eight home runs this season.
- •Primera had a 16-game hitting streak prior to promotion.
- •He was signed by the Red Sox at age 17 in 2024.
- •The RidgeYaks season runs through September.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Promote 19-Yr-Old Catcher Prospect Hitting .427 In Rookie Ball
"The Red Sox gave Franklin Primera a promotion.
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