The Boston Red Sox don’t appear to be in a hurry to hand Franklin Arias his major league debut.
That was the takeaway from the latest report on the club’s thinking, and it lines up with how Boston has handled the shortstop picture since the trade deadline. There was a window where Arias looked like a possible call-up, especially with the Red Sox trying to strengthen the roster for the stretch run. But instead of making that move, Boston brought Trevor Story back into the mix and let the veteran settle back in at shortstop.
Story has not been flawless since returning, but the trust level is still there. The Red Sox seem comfortable with him handling the position, with help from Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio when needed.
As Ian Browne put it, “It doesn't look that way. I feel like they would have called him up already.
There are only 15 games left. Trevor Story looks like he can hold down shortstop with help from Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio.
I think they want to be careful about not rushing Arias. That said, if someone's health takes a downward turn, you never know,”
That approach makes sense for Boston. In a playoff push, the organization has little reason to force a player into the majors before he’s ready, especially with the attention that comes with a prospect like Arias. The safer play is to wait, keep the pressure down, and avoid rushing the process.
Still, Arias isn’t completely out of the picture. Browne’s report left the door open for a debut if the Red Sox run into health issues elsewhere.
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