Boston Red Sox prospect watch: Mikey Romero returns

2022 first-round draft pick Mikey Romero returns to the Boston Red Sox prospect watch for the first time this season

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Red Sox High-A (Greenville)

Luis Perales was promoted to High-A on Sunday. The right-handed pitcher posted a 3.21 ERA, .197 BAA, and 1.24 WHIP in 53 1/3 innings for Salem. Perales has struck out 71 batters and walked 28. He's only allowed two home runs and has been on an incredibly dominant run lately.

Angel Bastardo only allowed two runs over six innings in his lone start this week. The righty has a 4.10 ERA, .215 BAA, and 1.29 WHIP. He's struck out 96 batters compared to 36 walks in 74 2/3 innings.

Juan Daniel Encarnacion has a 4.52 ERA, .230 BAA, and 1.29 WHIP in 67 2/3 innings. The right-handed pitcher has struck out 69 batters compared to 28 walks. JDE has allowed just six earned runs over his last five starts combined (27 innings).

Bradley Blalock has made four starts in High-A and continues to look great. Between Single-A and High-A, the righty has a 2.39 ERA, .207 BAA, and 0.98 WHIP. He's struck out 44 batters compared to nine walks in 37 2/3 innings.

Dalton Rogers has a 4.53 ERA, .180 BAA, and 1.31 WHIP between Single-A and High-A. The left-handed starter has struck out 84 batters and walked 36 in 55 2/3 innings. It's been a roller coaster in High-A, but he's had some amazing moments.

Brock Bell has tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings over his last three appearances. The right-handed reliever has a 3.45 ERA, .250 BAA, and 1.21 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings in High-A. Bell has struck out 15 batters and walked three in that time.

Roman Anthony might not be human. The left-handed hitting outfielder is slashing .362/.486/.845 with five doubles, one triple, and seven home runs in High-A. He's driven in 17 runs, scored 16 more, and stolen one base in 16 games. Anthony has at least one extra-base hit and at least one RBI in six straight games.

Brainer Bonaci is slashing .320/.383/.534 with 12 doubles, one triple, and eight home runs. The switch-hitting shortstop has driven in 31 runs, scored 22 more, and stolen six bases. Bonaci hasn't stopped hitting this season despite multiple setbacks.

Eduardo Lopez has been on a tear lately. The switch-hitting outfielder is slashing .275/.360/.404 with 11 doubles, one triple, and four home runs. He's driven in 32 runs, scored 41 more, and stolen 11 bases.

Tyler Miller is quietly having a fantastic season. The left-handed hitting corner infielder/outfielder is slashing .278/.333/.460 with 13 doubles and seven home runs. He's driven in 30 runs, scored 25 more, and stolen nine bases.

Bryan Gonzalez is slashing .250/.303/.413 with 10 doubles, five triples, and seven home runs. The right-handed hitting outfielder has driven in 35 runs, scored 40 more, and stolen four bases. Gonzalez has shown a lot of raw power at times and will continue to slot into the middle of the order.

Eddinson Paulino is slashing .242/.313/.395 with 17 doubles, four triples, and six home runs. The left-handed hitting utility has driven in 36 runs, scored 46 more, and stolen 16 bases. Paulino continues to tease a major breakout.

Nick Decker is slashing .212/.335/.409 with 10 doubles, two triples, and four home runs. The left-handed hitting outfielder has driven in 15 runs, scored 27 more, and stolen four bases. Decker is 10-for-31 with five extra-base hits over his last nine games.

Alex Erro is slashing .291/.378/.412 with six doubles and four home runs. The right-handed hitting catcher/first baseman has driven in 24 runs, scored 28 more, and stolen seven bases.

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