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By Ben Watanabe
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If it seems as though the Boston Red Sox aren't panicking about the slow development of once-prized middle infielders Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell, it's because they have another high-upside prospect in the pipeline.
Franklin Arias, the Red Sox's No. 1 prospect and No. 7 overall prospect in the game, was promoted to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Telegram & Gazette reporter Tommy Cassell reported. The move puts Arias one step from the big leagues and right on schedule to be MLB ready for next season.
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Arias, 20, was an international signee in 2023. Known for his glove, there were questions about whether Arias could generate enough power and line drives to be an impactful hitter. He's answered those questions this year with 19 home runs and a .993 OPS at Double-A.
It's a tremendous rise for Arias, who has now jumped four levels in just under two years. Although his 5-foot-11 frame isn't awe-inspiring, his solid glove and newly discovered power stroke suddenly put pressure on Mayer and others ahead of him in the system to start putting out before the Red Sox are forced to give him a chance in the show.
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