PROSPECT: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox
ANALYSIS: Luckily, it sounds like Jarren Duran avoided serious injury and is simply day-to-day with a toe contusion. However, if he were to miss time, Ceddanne Rafaela would be one of the leading candidates to step into regular playing time.
Another day, another dinger.
Ceddanne Rafaela launched his 13th Triple-A home run yesterday in Worcester! pic.twitter.com/Ys0KuKzrFi
— Red Sox Player Development (@RedSoxPlayerDev) August 18, 2023
First and foremost, Rafaela's great defense in center field would instantly benefit Boston, and he's been red-hot in Triple-A on top of that. In 42 games at the level, Rafaela has smacked 13 home runs and 11 doubles with a .314/.367/.640 slash line. Yes, Rafaela is aggressive, but his pull-side power and plus speed would make him highly intriguing for fantasy purposes once he gets the call to Boston.
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