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Red Sox Prospect Watch: Matheny, Moncada are All-Stars

By Drew Peabody

Jul 12, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; World infielder Rafael Devers grabs a ground ball against the U.S. Team during the All Star Futures Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 12, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; World infielder Rafael Devers grabs a ground ball against the U.S. Team during the All Star Futures Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Red Sox infielder Mauricio Dubon (7) is tagged out at second base by Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jio Mier (58) during the seventh inning at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Red Sox infielder Mauricio Dubon (7) is tagged out at second base by Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jio Mier (58) during the seventh inning at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

High-A Salem

Rafael Devers is starting to hit in Salem after a season-long struggle. Devers has collected hits in nine of his past ten games at a .400 clip, including a five for five night last night. For the season, Devers has posted a .232/.340/.308 batting line with eight doubles, a triple and four homers.

Yoan Moncada is a Carolina League All-Star. The Red Sox top prospect (MLB.com #5) leads his league in stolen bases with 35 and on-base percentage with .419. Moncada is five for 14 over his last three games with a walk.

Mauricio Dubon joins his teammate on the All-Star team, ranking sixth (tie) in the league in stolen bases with 19. He has two four hit games over his last five games. Dubon has struck out just 22 times on the season while walking 29 times with a .313/.397/.398 batting line on the season.

Bobby Poyner has continued his successful season since arriving in Salem. He has two saves in his first two appearances, working 3.2 hitless innings, walking three and striking out three. He has allowed one earned run in 29.2 innings this season on just 11 hits.

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