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Red Sox Reportedly Fast-Track Prospect To Majors With Shocking Call-Up
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox are fast-tracking prospect Eduardo Rivera, promoting him from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester. Rivera is set to make his debut on Thursday.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox promoted Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland
- Rivera is a left-handed pitching prospect
- He is expected to debut on Thursday in Triple-A Worcester
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Boston Red Sox prospect Eduardo Rivera
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The Boston Red Sox are reportedly bringing up one of their top prospects much sooner than anticipated.
On Tuesday, the Red Sox promoted left-handed pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, where he was expected to debut on Thursday.
However, there's already been a change of plans. Following Boston's 4-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported that the Red Sox are already promoting Rivera to the Majors.
According to Boston sports reporter Ari Alexander, the team is optioning right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson to Triple-A to make room for Rivera.
According to MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old southpaw ranks as the No. 26 overall prospect in the Red Sox organization and the club's No. 13 pitching prospect. However, MLB Pipeline didn't project him to reach the Majors until next year.
Q&A
Why did the Red Sox promote Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A?
The Red Sox promoted Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester to fast-track his development and give him an opportunity to showcase his talent sooner than expected.
When will Eduardo Rivera make his debut for the Red Sox?
Eduardo Rivera is expected to make his debut for the Red Sox on Thursday after being promoted to Triple-A Worcester.
What position does Eduardo Rivera play for the Red Sox?
Eduardo Rivera is a left-handed pitching prospect for the Boston Red Sox.
