Red Sox retain No. 1 prospect Franklin Arias amid trade deadline moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, the Boston Red Sox announced their decision to keep top prospect Franklin Arias as the trade deadline passed. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow expressed confidence in Arias, who has excelled in Double-A and Triple-A, boasting a.310 batting average with 21 home runs this season. Breslow indicated that while there are no immediate plans to promote Arias, his development will continue to be monitored closely. The organization recently traded other prospects, making Arias a key part of their future plans without placing undue pressure on him.
- •Franklin Arias remains with the Red Sox after the trade deadline.
- •Arias is hitting.310 with 21 home runs this season.
- •Breslow emphasized the importance of a supportive development environment.
- •The organization traded other top prospects to acquire Adley Rutschman.
- •No current plans for Arias' promotion amidst playoff push.
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Craig Breslow Reveals Plan for No. 1 Prospect Franklin Arias
"The Red Sox were able to keep their No. 1 prospect around at the deadline.
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