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Franklin Arias Fantasy Stats

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Shortstop

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'0"  /  165 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jan 9, 1997 (29)
Experience
College None

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
Mar 2, 2026 BOSTORSS0.030000000200.000.000.000.000
Last 1 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Franklin Arias News

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Is a 2026 MLB Debut in Doubt for Slumping Franklin Arias?

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has gone cold at Double-A Portland, going 2-for-16 (.125) over his last five games, and is batting just .222 in June. Despite the slowdown, Boston's top-ranked prospect has still been able to get on base this month, thanks to 10 walks compared to just nine strikeouts. Because of his hot start, the right-handed hitter still has a strong slash line of .307/.393/.559 with 13 home runs and five steals through 54 games for the Sea Dogs. His 10.7 percent walk rate and 13.2 percent strikeout shows a solid approach, which should help him break out of the recent slump and propel him to Triple-A in the coming weeks. When that happens, the talented Venezuelan will be knocking on the door to the majors and would be a stash consideration. For now, he is not a must-stash, but keen fantasy managers should keep an eye on his development.
11 hours ago   
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Can Franklin Arias Compete for a 2026 MLB Debut?

Boston Red Sox top shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has been among the top hitting prospects across the entire minor leagues this season. Through 52 games with Double-A Portland, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the sport (according to MLB.com) has posted an impressive .318/.397/.579 line with a stellar .976 OPS. During this 52-game stretch, Arias has hit 10 doubles, 13 home runs, swiped four bags, and carried a 29:22 K:BB. Last summer, Arias split his time across Low-A, High, and Double-A, with much of his time being spent at Greenville, where he carried a low .265/.329/.380 line over an 87-game stint. Seeing him continue to show higher upside while facing tougher pitching is an excellent sign for his outlook. Fantasy managers should expect Arias to earn the call to Triple-A Worcester in the coming weeks, which could set him up for a late second-half MLB debut. For now, the infielder is only worth stashing in deep 12+ team redraft leagues that have multiple N/A spots.
3 days ago   
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Has Recent Slowdown Hurt Franklin Arias' Chances for an MLB Debut in 2026?

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has cooled recently after a strong start to his 2025 campaign at Double-A Portland, going 3-for-24 (.125) over his last seven games. Despite the slowdown, Boston's top-ranked prospect recorded a 4:4 BB:K during that stretch, which was good for a better-than-average 13.8 percent walk and strikeout rate, so expect the young Venezuelan to get rolling again soon. All in all, the right-handed hitter is slashing .311/.389/.588 with a .416 wOBA and 147 wRC+ through 47 games, and should be headed to Triple-A soon. At just 20 years old, the Red Sox may opt to keep him in the minors for the entire year, but should he get hot at Triple-A, Arias may force the issue, and fantasy managers would be wise to keep an eye on his development.
Jun 9   
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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.
Jun 2   
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With Breakout Season at Double-A, has Franklin Arias Become a Stash Target?

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias isn't slowing down at Double-A Portland, currently riding a five-game hitting streak, during which time he's gone 10-for-24 (.417) with a double, a triple, and four home runs. Boston's top-ranked prospect is hitting .343 on the year with 12 home runs and four steals, while his 1.079 OPS is third-highest in the minors out of hitters with at least 150 at-bats. The right-handed hitter is walking at a solid 9.1 percent clip, while maintaining a low strikeout rate of 12.8 percent. There doesn't appear to be much left to prove at this level, and a ticket to Triple-A should be coming in the near future. If he can continue to mash at Triple-A, the Venezuelan could see time in Boston later this year despite being just 20 years old, especially with the team thin at short as Trevor Story (hernia) is expected to miss anywhere from six to 10 weeks. Arias isn't necessarily a stash option at the moment in redraft leagues, but that could quickly change, so fantasy managers should monitor his progress.
May 28   
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Franklin Arias Extends Power Surge, Remains in Play for Late-Season Debut?

Boston Red Sox top infield prospect Franklin Arias continues to showcase elite upside at the Double-A level and remains in play for a late-season MLB debut. Through his first 36 games with Double-A Portland this season, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect per MLB.com has posted a dominant .346/.422/.662 slash line with a dominant 1.084 OPS. During this stretch, the infielder has launched 11 home runs, swiped four bags, while carrying a 19:15 K:BB. Over his last three games, Arias has launched three of these long balls. Given his incredible start to the campaign, the top prospect remains in serious contention not only to reach Triple-A in the coming weeks but also to debut in the big leagues in the second half. If he maintains this pace, he will find himself near the top of most stash lists in the coming months.
May 25   
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Franklin Arias Off to a Hot Start, the Next Big-Name Boston Prospect to Debut?

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias is off to a scorching start at Double-A Portland, producing four multi-hit performances in his first six games, going 10-for-17 (.588) with two doubles and a 2:2 BB:K. He has even been hit by a pitch twice, giving him a remarkable .636 on-base percentage. Boston's second-ranked prospect earned two promotions last year, finishing the season with a 10-game stint at Double-A, and tallying a .278/.335/.388 slash line overall with eight home runs, 12 steals, and a low 10.1 percent strikeout rate in 116 games. The 20-year-old is a hit-over-power prospect and doesn't have a ton of speed, but could grow into a 15-ish home run player and can be an opportunistic base-stealer who should see time at Triple-A in the coming months. The right-handed slugger's ability to put the bat on the ball could earn him a big league debut late in the season, especially on his current trajectory, and could be worthy of consideration for a roster spot in deeper leagues whenever he gets that call.
Apr 14   
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Franklin Arias Quickly Progressing in Boston's System

Boston Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias quickly progressed through the lower levels of the system in 2025 and is nearing his MLB debut. The shortstop, who is considered the team's top prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 24 in the sport, began the 2025 season with Low-A but reached Double-A Portland in the second half. With Low-A, Arias held a .346/.407/.397 line across a short 19-game stint. He would spend most of his season with High-A Greenville, where he posted a .265/.329/.380 slash line with 21 doubles, six home runs, and seven stolen bases. He finished the season, posting a modest .685 OPS during his first 10 games at Double-A. Managers should expect Arias to open the season at Double-A and be in contention for a second-half promotion to Triple-A.
Jan 28   
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Franklin Arias Promoted to Double-A Portland

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias was promoted to Double-A Portland on Tuesday. Boston's top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 23) produced solid numbers between Single-A and High-A, slashing .279/.343/.383 in 106 games, and although he drew walks at just a 7.9 percent rate, he struck out at a minuscule 9.8 percent rate. The Venezuelan is now one of the youngest players at Double-A, joining just a handful of other 19-year-olds at that level, with his age making the youngster's other accomplishments all the more impressive. The right-handed slugger even doubled in his Double-A Portland debut, and should be stashed away in dynasty leagues.
Sep 3   
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Franklin Arias Enjoying Solid Debut Season at High-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has enjoyed a solid debut campaign at High-A. The 19-year-old began the season at the Low-A level but needed only 19 games with Slem to prove he was ready to join Greenville. Through his first 85 games at the High-A level, the top-ranked prospect in the Boston system has looked relatively comfortable, posting a .265/.327/.383 line with 21 doubles, six home runs, and seven stolen bases. Over his last 13 contests, the No. 33-ranked prospect in the sport (according to MLB.com), has posted a .757 OPS and has only gone hitless three times over this stretch. While he remains several seasons away from his MLB debut, Arias is a name to keep a close eye on as he continues to progress through the Boston system.
Aug 29   
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