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Red Sox Propect Watch: Monge promoted, Benintendi struggles

By Drew Peabody

Mar 8, 2016; Sarasota, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Roenis Elias (29) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Sarasota, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Roenis Elias (29) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Sean Coyle (80) waits for the ball during a spring training baseball game at McKechnie Field. The Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Sean Coyle (80) waits for the ball during a spring training baseball game at McKechnie Field. The Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Double-A Portland

Chandler Shepherd had two solid appearances for the Sea Dogs this week, pitching 2.2 innings, allowing one hit, walking two, striking out six. For the season, Shepherd has allowed just 14 hits in 22.2 innings, striking out 29 batters. The former 13th round draft choice is a pitcher to keep an eye on.

Aaron Wilkerson was touched for three runs on six hits in his last start, walking two and striking out two over five innings, snapping his streak of three straight scoreless starts this season. For the year, Wilkerson has a 2.20 ERA over 49 innings, allowing 35 hits and 17 walks, striking out 53 batters.

Andrew Benintendi is trying to make his way back from a two for 19 start in Portland. Over his last two games, he was two for six, with two walks. He has stolen two bases over his last three games. Overall in Portland, Benintendi is four for 25, with a double and four RBI.

Sean Coyle is trying to get back to Pawtucket where he struggled terribly this season to a .415 OPS in 72 at-bats. Since his demotion to Portland, Coyle has started to hit again, posting a .259/.412/.556 batting line though only in 27 at-bats.  Coyle has been playing third base lately to increase his versatility.

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