Franklin Arias

Franklin Arias
Arias at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game
Boston Red Sox
Shortstop / Second baseman
Born: (2005-11-19) November 19, 2005
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Franklin Alexander Arias (born November 19, 2005) is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop and second baseman in the Boston Red Sox organization.

Career

Arias signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in January 2023.[1] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox.

Arias played 2024 with the Florida Complex League Red Sox and Salem Red Sox.[2][3] He played 2025 with Salem Red Sox, Greenville Drive, and Portland Sea Dogs.[4] He opened 2026 with the Portland Sea Dogs and was promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox in July.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Top Red Sox breakout prospects includes 18-year-old up to 99 MPH". September 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Minor League notebook: Teenage sensation Franklin Arias making waves for excited Red Sox". August 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Keith Law Gives Aggressive Ranking to Unheralded Red Sox Prospect". January 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Peña, Fitzy Mo (March 2, 2026). "Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias is set for huge chance to prove himself this spring". Over the Monster.
  5. ↑ "Red Sox Insider Says Top Prospect 'Could Reach The Majors This Year' | NESN". nesn.com. May 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ Smith, Christopher (May 1, 2026). "Red Sox coach on star prospect Franklin Arias: 'I've never seen anything like that'". masslive.
  7. ↑ "Red Sox promote MLB's No. 7 prospect Arias to Triple-A Worcester". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-08-06.