Red Sox Prospect Wins Monthly Award In Farm System

Ceddanne Rafaela wins Defensive Player of the Month

Since being promoted to Triple-A Worcester, Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela appears to have found another gear in his development.

On Thursday, the 22-year-old received validation for his abilities with the glove as the Defensive Player of the Month in the Red Sox minor league system.

Boston’s No. 2 prospect made a series of highlight-reel plays in the outfield for Worcester with plenty of athleticism.

Rafaela continues to impress as a defender with this accolade in addition to entering the 2023 season as Boston’s back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year in the minors.

The outfielder’s bat also is adjusting well to Triple-A, boosting his stock even further. In 27 games with Worcester, Rafaela is slashing .330/.392/.661 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs as a sparkplug in the order.

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While the Red Sox have an overflow of outfielders at the major league level, Rafaela continues his rise through the system as the promising prospect moves forward in his development.