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Could Franklin Arias Make His MLB Debut in 2026?
Though Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias went 0-for-4 on Sunday, he's still riding a 12-game on-base streak after getting hit by a pitch in the game, and he has now reached base safely in 37 of 41 games at Double-A Portland. The 20-year-old's 1.026 OPS is second-best in the Eastern League, second only to Jonah Cox, who was recently promoted straight to the majors by the Giants. Hitting .331 with a low 12.3 percent strikeout rate, the 5-foot-11 Venezuelan seems destined for Triple-A in the near future, and with a good showing there, he could be in the mix for a debut in the majors later this season. Given his age (Cox is four years older than Arias), a Cox-like promotion straight to the majors is unlikely, but with Trevor Story (hernia) out for several more weeks at a minimum, it wouldn't be totally out of the question with how good Arias has looked. Fantasy managers should keep the youngster on their radar, as he could quickly become a stash target.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
