AL East: Hey, it's Franklin
Aug 11 2026
Hey, it's Franklin!
Coming over to play
Growing a little
Every day
These are the words of the theme of the animated children’s TV series Franklin, but they also apply to Boston’s prized prospect Franklin Arias. During this season, Arias has embodied the growth aspect of this theme, ascending from 66th in our 2026 preseason HQ100 to 10th in our 2026 Midseason HQ50 while earning a promotion from Double-A to Triple-A on July 24 after a strong performance (.318/.407/.587 in 332 PA). But could he be coming over to play in a major league park near you?
Since being promoted to AAA-Worcester, Arias has continued to hit well (.288/.356/.519 in 59 PA). While small-sample caveats apply, Arias’ performance is backed by impressive...
Almost!
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