That’s right, folks, 20-year-old infielder Franklin Arias is officially heading to Triple-A, and he’s doing it after absolutely mashing his 19th home run of 2026 in his final Double-A game. This move has been buzzing, and honestly, you gotta love it, seeing a talent like this get the chance to showcase those power and contact tools against guys who’ve already tasted the big leagues.
Arias Blasts Off As The Pitching Shines
In a tight 3-2 victory for Portland, Arias made all the difference, sending his 19th bomb of the season out of the park. What a way to go out, right? That game was a pitching clinic too. John Holobetz was a standout, striking out ten batters and keeping the Sea Dogs in the fight. The entire staff was locked in, holding Binghamton scoreless all the way until the ninth inning. Arias’s promotion to the Triple-A roster was announced Thursday night, and it’s clear his raw power and consistent contact are making waves. The team sees him as untouchable right now, not a trade piece, and someone they want to develop “correctly.” But hey, baseball always has its curveballs, so we’ll have to see how it plays out.
Worcester Dominates While Other Affiliates Scramble
Down in Worcester, it was a totally different story. The WooSox absolutely crushed the Jumbo Shrimp, putting up a ridiculous 15-1 win. They didn’t even need Arias to pop off, despite facing guys like Braxton Garrett and Amos Willingham, who have made their debut in the Show. Raymond Burgos had his best start of the year, retiring eleven batters in a row at one point, which is just filthy! The offense was unreal, collecting 18 hits, with nine coming with runners in scoring position, and six extra-base hits. Andrew Knizner was a nightmare for pitchers, getting on base six times, and Allan Castro put the exclamation mark on the game with a home run in the seventh. Braiden Ward was doing work at the bottom of the lineup too, racking up three hits. Over in Salem, they pulled off an 8-7 win against Greensboro, but it wasn’t exactly pretty on the mound. They struck out fourteen, which is great, but also allowed seven runs on ten hits and walked nine. Still, a win’s a win, and those strikeouts did help strand a dozen runners. Meanwhile, Greenville got rained out, which is always a bummer, but they’ve got a doubleheader to make up for it today.
What’s Next For The Untouchable Talent?
So, what’s next for Franklin Arias as he heads to Triple-A? He’s facing a new challenge, tougher competition, and a chance to prove he’s even closer to the big show. It’s exciting to watch a talent like this mature. Keep your eyes on him, because if he keeps this up, the future is incredibly bright.
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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