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Boston Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias walked into Fenway Park on Friday dressed for a ceremony rather than a game. The Red Sox honored him as the organization’s minor league offensive player of the year, and the young infielder spent the afternoon in the stands instead of the dugout.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox May Have Next Homegrown Star Sitting in the Minors

What Boston Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias was able to accomplish in 2026 was ridiculous, to say the least. Arias entered the season as Boston's top prospect, but that didn't mean that there weren't some question marks about his game.

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 21

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias named Eastern League MVP

Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias has been named the 2026 Eastern League MVP, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. He was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star and recognized as the league’s top MLB prospect.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: The season that was for Kristian Campbell, Franklin Arias, and others in Worcester

Remember when Portland’s last game of the season was cancelled due to rain? Oh, that was just last week. Well, as we’re stuck in a cycle of weekend storms, the last game of the season was cancelled for the WooSox.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

Red Sox Minor Lines: Sam McWilliams brings the heat, Franklin Arias, Romy Gonzalez keep producing

We need to come up with a cool nickname for Allan Castro. Clutchstro? The Bull Runner? Because, he’s running those Bulls (Rays AAA) out of town the last couple of nights.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 14

Red Sox Minor Lines: Late heroics in Worcester as Franklin Arias homers

I’ve used the word “penultimate” seemingly endless times in the last month or so, so here’s one more. The WooSox capped off their finale in Lehigh Valley (Phillies AAA), finishing the PENULTIMATE series of 2026 in dramatic fashion despite outplaying the IronPigs for most of the game.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 11

Red Sox Prospect Franklin Arias Hasn't Skipped a Beat in First Triple-A Stint

The Boston Red Sox's No. 1 prospect, infielder Franklin Arias, has been scorching hot at the plate for most of the 2026 minor league season. But the 20-year-old is especially thriving this month in his first taste of Triple-A action.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 11

The Dodgers promotion of Josue De Paula has Red Sox fans dreaming about Franklin Arias again

Good morning! Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers called up their top prospect, Josue De Paula, as a replacement for Shohei Ohtani, who was placed on the IL due to injuries in both his knee and bicep and who is in danger of missing the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 10

Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias reaches base four times

While Jedixson Paez struggled to go far in Lehigh Valley against the IronPigs (Phillies AAA) some may wonder if him being pulled at exactly 60 pitches may signify some not too distant need to have him come up to toss another few innings soon, or at least give the club the option to do so if needed.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 7

Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias, Romy Gonzalez, Kristian Campbell all rake

Gage Ziehl put Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) on the board with a home run, but that was the only run he allowed in his five innings. The bullpen (Angel Bastardo and Tyler Samaniego) were not as lucky, as they got taken for a seven-run ride in the seventh.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 26

Red Sox Fans Will Be Very Happy About Franklin Arias' Time in AAA So Far

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most exciting prospects in baseball in young infielder Franklin Arias. Arias is just 20 years old and yet he is just one step away from the majors down in Triple-A right now.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Red Sox rumors: Inside the Trevor Story, Franklin Arias shortstop decision awaiting Boston

With the Boston Red Sox adding some help via trades amid the serious playoff push this year, all eyes are on top prospect shortstop Franklin Arias. With the September call-ups looming, the club may give Arias a shot to prove himself in the majors for the final month of the campaign.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

The only way Red Sox would trade superstar prospect at deadline

The Boston Red Sox have found a rhythm over the past few weeks, and it’s led to them putting a different perspective on the trade deadline. They could get a key player that puts them over the top, but that may cost them one of their key prospects, which is Franklin Arias.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Angels Have Sought Franklin Arias In Neto Talks With Red Sox

The Red Sox continue to find huge asking prices in their search for a controllable shortstop. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports that the Angels are seeking a prospect package built around Franklin Arias in talks about Zach Neto.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 2

Zach Neto Trade Rumors: Franklin Arias Scratched Amid Red Sox, Angels Talks

Speculation of a trade between the Angels and Red Sox is growing after Boston had their top prospect, shortstop Franklin Arias, scratched from his AAA start today.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 3

Red Sox's Arias out of Triple-A lineup, signaling possible trade

Red Sox top prospect out of Triple-A lineup, signaling possible trade

Arias was promoted from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on July 24 after batting .318 with 19 home runs and 52 RBI in Double-A.

Dodgers, with a big trade win in hand, look to avoid sweep vs. Red Sox

Red Sox reportedly checked on Reds stars ahead of trade deadline

Red Sox stay hot with another win over Dodgers

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Red Sox reportedly checked on Reds stars ahead of trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox have explored a blockbuster trade for Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, but the two clubs have not made meaningful progress toward an agreement.

Jarren Duran's antics only tank trade value further

Red Sox reportedly looking to trade outfielder Jarren Duran

The 'MLB steals-leaders since 1990' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 25

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Back in the Win Column, Arias Promoted and More

The Boston Red Sox won the series opener against Toronto. They’re 53-49. They hold the second Wild Card spot now in the American League. They’re 6.5 games back of the Rays for first in the American League East. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster The Red Sox got on the board in the first with a solo home run from Anthony Seigler.

Athletics News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 24

Red Sox promote top prospect Franklin Arias to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox are promoting top prospect Franklin Arias from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Tommy Cassell of The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Athletics News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 12

How top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson fared in All-Star Futures Game

Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson played supporting roles in the American League’s 6-1 win over the National League in Sunday’s All-Star Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 1

Top prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson to represent Red Sox at All-Star Futures Game

Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia later this month, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Boston Red Sox Have Three Prospects in Updated Top-100

This morning, MLB Pipeline updated its top-100 prospects. The Boston Red Sox have three players on the list. First is shortstop Franklin Arias, who comes in at eighth.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 28

Boston Red Sox Top Two Prospects Lead Portland to Win

The Boston Red Sox’s Double-A affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs, picked up a 5-2 win over the Hartford Yard Goats last night. Shortstop Franklin Arias and right-handed pitcher Anthony Eyanson led the win.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Surging Red Sox Prospect Earns New Ranking

Keith Law's latest top 50 prospects list is in, and the Boston Red Sox have a top three prospect in baseball. Franklin Arias, who began the year ranked 12th on Law's list for The Athletic, is now the league's No.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Spoils Double-A Debut of Phillies Pitching Prospect

The Boston Red Sox's top prospect, infielder Franklin Arias, continued his strong start to the 2026 season with a multi-homer performance on Friday. And one of those home runs came against the Philadelphia Phillies' top pitching prospect, who was making his Double-A debut.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Rounds Out Incredible First Month of 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have struggled so far in 2026, starting the season at the bottom of the American League East with a 12-19 record. But, down on the farm, one of the franchise's top prospects has been absolutely tearing the cover off the ball.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / April 23

Double-A Notebook: Scouting Reports From a Week With Franklin Arias

Throughout the past two seasons, I’ve been doing a series of stories breaking down the top players and most interesting prospects I saw come face the Altoona Curve, my hometown minor league affiliate.