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Down on the Farm: Boston Red Sox Top Prospect Report – August 23rd
The Boston Red Sox (67-59) had a good week on the Major League level. Going 4-2 over their last six games, including winning a series over the American League West-leading Houston Astros (69-58), the club may be bouncing back from their second-half slump. How have Boston’s prospects that MLB Pipeline has rated as their best done over the past week? To find out, let’s take a trip down on the farm. Marcelo Mayer (#1 Prospect; #1 in MLB) Mayer, 21, has still yet to make his debut for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox since being promoted on August 11th. He was placed on Worcester’s injured list on August 20th, which pushes his debut back even further. Per source,
Marcelo Mayer is going to land on the injured list of Triple-A Worcester due to the ongoing soreness with his hip/glute. He did not accompany the WooSox to Norfolk. Story coming shortly.
Anthony, 20, continues to rake since being promoted to Triple-A. Over the last week, Anthony played in six games and went 9-for-25 with three extra-base hits and five RBI. Since promoted he has batted .333/.400/.500 at the Triple-A level across 36 at-bats. Kyle Teel (#3 Prospect; #27 in MLB)
Teel, 22, has still struggled to find his footing since being promoted along with Mayer and Anthony on August 11th. Teel played in four games over the last week and went just 3-for-18 with one RBI. Since promoted he has batted .111/.200/.111 at the Triple-A level across 27 at-bats. Braden Montgomery (#4 Prospect; #59 in MLB)
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Ex-Red Sox Prospect Hits First MLB Home Run With Angels
Niko Kavadas developed with some potential in the Boston Red Sox farm system. However, the Notre Dame product didn’t have a clear path to playing time at higher levels due to incumbent talent.
At this year’s trade deadline, Kavadas moved to the Los Angeles Angels as one of four players sent West when the Red Sox traded for reliever Luis Garcia.
As the Angels tend to do, Kavadas earned a quick promotion and made his MLB debut with Los Angeles on Aug. 16. Thursday night also brought a first for the power hitter when he blasted his first MLB home run, a three-run shot to left field at Rogers Centre off of Toronto Blue Jays righty Tommy Nance.
The long ball also served as Kavadas’ first MLB hit in a memorable night for the fourth-year pro.
The Red Sox selected Kavadas in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In his minor league career, Kavadas slashed .250/.410/.498 with 69 home runs and a .908 OPS.
