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Red Sox Prospect Watch: C. Marrero, Ramos raking

By Drew Peabody

Sep 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo (38) gets a base hit during the fourth inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo (38) gets a base hit during the fourth inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 22, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Rusney Castillo (38) at bat against the Miami Marlins during a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Rusney Castillo (38) at bat against the Miami Marlins during a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Triple-A Pawtucket

Chris Marrero continues to hammer the ball at Pawtucket, but it hasn’t resulted in a call up to the big leagues for him. In seven July games, the former Washington Nationals first rounder has gone 15 for 32, with three doubles, a triple and four homers, good for eight RBI and a video game-like .469/.500/1.000 slash line. His yearly numbers are ..298/.354/.518 with 16 homers in 309 at-bats.

If Rusney Castillo had Marrero’s numbers he would be back in the majors. While Bryce Brentz has done well in his recent stint (.925 OPS in 33 plate appearances), he wouldn’t have gotten a chance if Castillo was living up to his potential. Castillo is four for his last 25 with seven strikeouts and one walk. His .238/.291/.324 batting line is one of the reasons he was outrighted from the 40 man roster.

Henry Ramos had his own power surge over the last five games including hitting for the cycle on July 4th. He was eight for 24 in that span, with a double, triple and three homers. Two walks and seven RBI to go along with six runs scored were also part of this run. Since his June 6th promotion, Ramos has posted an encouraging .303/.319/.541 with five homers and 24 RBI in just 29 games

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