Red Sox start top prospect Franklin Arias at second base in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox have assigned top prospect Franklin Arias to play second base for the Worcester Red Sox ahead of the trade deadline. This marks Arias' first Triple-A start at the position, despite previously playing primarily as a shortstop. The move occurs with key infielders Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer on the injured list, raising speculation about Arias' potential promotion to the majors. He has excelled in the minors, hitting.318 with 19 home runs this season before his promotion to Triple-A, where he has struggled initially with a.150 average. His future with the Red Sox could be impacted as the trade deadline approaches and the team seeks infield depth.

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