The Boston Red Sox are on an absolute heater. The high vibes are rolling in the minor leagues as well. There weren't as many moves as many expected at the trade deadline. That means we didn't lose too many prospects (Blaze Jordan leaving is going to hurt for a while).
We got some big promotions, monster weeks, and all-time vibes going on right now.
Red Sox Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia, Mikey Romero, Yhoiker Fajardo
Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A)
Mikey Romero made his Triple-A debut this week. After starting 0-for-10, Romero went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI on August 3.
The left-handed hitting infielder is slashing .251/.310/.449 with 18 doubles, four triples, and 10 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A this season. He's driven in 46 runs, scored 42 more, and stolen four bases.
Jhostynxon Garcia has a home run in three straight games. The right-handed hitting outfielder is slashing .305/.375/.587 with 11 doubles, two triples, and 15 home runs since being promoted to Triple-A. He's driven in 44 runs and scored 43 more in 54 games at the level.
David Sandlin made his Triple-A debut on August 1 and earned his first win at the level. The right-handed pitcher allowed just one run on four hits over five innings. He struck out four batters and walked one.
Connelly Early struggled with command a bit in his Triple-A debut on August 2. The left-handed pitcher walked five batters over 3 2/3 innings. However, he only allowed two hits, struck out two batters, and didn't allow a run.
Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A)
Miguel Bleis made his Double-A debut this week. The right-handed hitting outfielder went 2-for-6 with a walk and two doubles in two games. He drove in one run. Bleis has been streaky in 2025, but the prospect has flashed his ridiculous five-tool potential.
Payton Tolle was promoted to Triple-A on August 3. The left-handed pitcher allowed one unearned run on one hit over four innings on the day before. He struck out six batters and walked two.
Tolle only needed six outings (five starts) in Double-A before his promotion. It's aggressive, but there's a chance Tolle could be in the major leagues before the end of the season.
Dalton Rogers tossed six shutout innings on August 1. The left-handed pitcher gave up four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.
Rogers has a 3.53 ERA, .220 BAA, and 1.35 WHIP in 17 appearances (10 starts) between High-A and Double-A. He has 90 strikeouts compared to 40 walks in 74 innings.
Greenville Drive (High-A)
Franklin Arias has found his swing again and is on a five-game hitting streak. The right-handed hitting shortstop hit a double and a home run this week.
Arias is slashing .286/.336/.395 with 22 doubles, one triple, and five home runs between Single-A and Double-A. He's driven in 49 runs, scored 45 more, and stolen 11 bases between the two levels.
Nelly Taylor has a hit in five of his last six games. The left-handed hitting outfielder hit two doubles and a home run this week.
Taylor is slashing .237/.375/.392 with 17 doubles, three triples, and seven home runs. He's driven in 31 runs, scored 53 more, and stolen 27 bases.
Yophery Rodriguez hit a triple and a home run this week. The left-handed hitting outfielder is slashing .232/.331/.367 with 16 doubles, six triples, and five home runs this season. He's driven in 38 runs, scored 39 more, and stolen 10 bases.
Johanfran Garcia has a double and a home run during his current five-game hitting streak. The right-handed hitting catcher is slashing .243/.333/.388 with three doubles and four home runs in High-A. He's driven in 15 runs and scored 15 more.
Blake Aita had his second straight start of 6 1/3 innings this week. The right-handed pitcher gave up two runs on five hits. He walked one batter and struck out eight.
Aita has a 2.81 ERA, .187 BAA, and 0.91 WHIP in eight starts since being promoted to High-A. He has 38 strikeouts compared to 10 walks in 41 2/3 innings.
Shea Sprague allowed two runs on four hits over six innings on August 3. The left-handed pitcher walked two batters and struck out two more.
Sprague has a 3.55 ERA, .207 BAA, and 1.00 WHIP in seven appearances (four starts) in High-A. He has 24 strikeouts compared to 10 walks in 33 innings.
Luis Cohen was promoted to High-A recently and has been working out of the bullpen. The right-handed pitcher has allowed one run on four hits over four innings (two appearances). He has six strikeouts compared to two walks.
Salem Red Sox (Single-A)
Justin Gonzales is scorching hot and hit a home run this week. The right-handed hitting outfielder is slashing .285/.377/.401 with 15 doubles, two triples, and home runs since being promoted to Single-A. He's driven in 24 runs, scored 36 more, and stolen 10 bases.
Starlyn Nunez has five doubles and two home runs during his current six-game hitting streak. The switch-hitting infielder is slashing .256/.310/.429 with 17 doubles, six triples, and eight home runs. He's driven in 42 runs, scored 44 more, and stolen 13 bases.
Natanael Yuten is on a 14-game hitting streak. The left-handed hitting outfielder holds a .275/.326/.408 slash line with 15 doubles, five triples, and three home runs. He's driven in 31 runs, scored 35 more, and stolen seven bases.
A number of 2025 draftees made their professional debuts this week. Mason White (fourth-round) is 3-for-9 with a double, a walk, and an RBI. Maximus Martin (10th-round) went 1-for-8 with an HBP, a walk, and a steal. Skylar King(15th-round) went 2-for-8 with an HBP, an RBI, and a run. Caleb Berry (undrafted) went 1-for-4.
Jack Winnay was the big star of the draft class in their first few games. The right-handed hitter went 5-for-7 with two walks, a double, and a home run. He drove in three runs and scored three more.
Yhoiker Fajardo struck out a season-high eight batters in his start on August 2. The right-handed pitcher allowed one hit and no walks over 5 2/3 scoreless innings.
Fajardo has a 2.29 ERA, .210 BAA, and 1.04 WHIP between the FCL and Single-A. He has 49 strikeouts compared to 15 walks in 51 innings.
Jesus Travieso bounced back from a rough Single-A debut to put together a fantastic start this week. The right-handed pitcher allowed one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out eight batters without walking any.
Ben Hansen had his best start of the season this week. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits over 5 1/3 scoreless innings. He didn't walk anyone and struck out a career-high six batters.
Hansen has a 5.53 ERA, .321 BAA, and 1.58 WHIP in 13 appearances (11 starts). He struck out 32 batters and walked 14 batters in 42 1/3 innings.
Devin Futrell was promoted to High-A on August 3. The right-handed pitcher allowed one hit and no runs in a career-high five innings. He walked one batter and struck out a career-high five.
Futrell has a 2.37 ERA, .234 BAA, and 1.13 WHIP in 12 starts. He has 28 strikeouts compared to 10 walks in 38 innings.
Jose Bello gave up one unearned run on two hits in 2 1/3 innings. He struck out three batters and walked two.
Bello has given up four hits and no earned runs in six innings since being promoted to Single-A. The right-handed pitcher has four strikeouts compared to four walks.