The Trade deadline shakes up the MiLB rosters as we look at this week’s Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch.
The Boston Red Sox honestly did not make all that many moves at the trade deadline. Obviously, it would’ve been great if they could have added a little more help. However, at the same time I would have been absolutely gutted if they moved too many prospects.
Even with minimal moves, the Red Sox parted ways with Michael Chavis, Alex Scherff, Aldo Ramirez, and Marcus Wilson. Scherff had the makings of a potential closer and Ramirez was looking like a legitimate starter. Meanwhile, Chavis had his moments and Wilson is a solid all-around weapon in the outfield. It’s time to move forward though.
Garrett Whitlock has now thrown 52 innings in 2021. He has a 1.21 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and .234 BAA. Whitlock has a 4-1 record, 10 holds, one save, and 53 strikeouts. The Red Sox bullpen has had some glaring holes this year, but Whitlock is one of the reasons they’ve been able to stay decently effective. It’s been amazing to watch all year long.
Jarren Duran has had his electric moments but the numbers aren’t there right now. Currently the outfielder has a .150/.186/.300 slash line with two walks and 17 strikeouts. He does have a double, triple, and homer though. And that triple could’ve been an in-the-parker but they called it an error. Hopefully he’s given a chance to get used to the Majors.
Bobby Dalbec has had his issues. Strikeouts and some fielding mistakes. He’s rocking a .214/.261/.396 slash line at the moment. And it’s that .261 OBP that is really worrisome. Dalbec does have 12 doubles, three triples, and 11 home runs. He’s driven in 40 runs, scored 27 runs, and stolen one base. 113 strikeouts in 280 at-bats. Dalbec needs to turn things around soon.
Jonathan Arauz is slashing .286/.412/.357 in his short time with the Red Sox this year. He has one double, one RBI, and two runs scored so far. Arauz has proven he’s a solid depth piece and it will be interesting to see what their plans are with the 22-year-old moving forward.