Boston Red Sox prospects Monasterio and Arias showcase power potential

Infielder Andruw Monasterio, a Venezuelan rookie for the Boston Red Sox, delivered a 98.7‑mph home run against the New York Mets at Citi Field, bringing his season total to five homers and 15 RBIs. His hit marked the Red Sox’s first run in the game and kept him within one home run of his previous season’s total.

Shortstop prospect Franklin Arias, also Venezuelan, expressed admiration for Mets star Francisco Lindor and highlighted his own power surge in Double‑A Portland, where he is batting .325 with 18 home runs, 48 RBIs and a 1.007 OPS in 70 games. Arias said he has been focusing on strength work during the offseason and feels ready for a possible major‑league call‑up soon.