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Red Sox LF platoon options to pair with Chris Young

By Pierce Dennis

Jun 18, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Chris Young (30) center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Chris Young (30) center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andrew Benintendi

The Boston Red Sox should first look for a platoon piece against RHP in their own farm system. Andrew Benintendi was drafted 7th overall in the 2015 draft out of the University of Arkansas. Coming in at the No. 3 spot on MLB.com’s prospect list for Boston, Benintendi has thrived at every level of the minor leagues on the Boston farm. The 21-year old OF has made his way from low-A ball to Double-A Portland in just two seasons.

Benintendi has been seen as more of a long-term prospect rather than a short-term fix at the major league level. I think a brief call-up may give manager John Farrell a short assessment of the prospect’s ability at the major league level. The Red Sox front office and fans alike may be worried about calling up a young player who isn’t ready. However, a pairing with Young’s success against LHP may bode well for the Red Sox, as Benintendi has hit RHP at a .299 AVG with 7 triples this season.

Defensively, he has exclusively played CF this season in the minors, which I hope may change in the near future. Benintendi is the most promising outfielder on the farm and should be considered as a plug in piece as we await the return of Holt and Swihart.

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