Alex Cora Has This Message For Red Sox Prospects Upon Triple-A Promotion

The Boston Red Sox had a milestone moment in their farm system Sunday with the reported promotion of Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel to Triple-A Worcester.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora certainly knows what the trio means to the organization’s future and maintained his message to them on Sunday.

“It’s good for them,” Cora told reporters, per NESN’s postgame coverage. “Just go out there and keep getting better. That’s something that (Portland manager Chad Epperson) has said all along. They’re good players, but they’re working on everything. Good base-runners. Being a good teammate. There’s a lot in player development that is not only what happens in between the lines.”

Cora spoke to the three high-profile prospects at the start of the season with the goal to keep them focused on their priorities.

“Like I told them in spring training individually, there’s no age limit in the big leagues, right?” Cora said. “You can make it at 19 or you can make it at 35. It doesn’t matter. If you’re good. You’re good.”

The trio will be ready when Worcester returns home to Polar Park to host the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. While their Boston impact likely won’t be until 2025, reaching the last stop before the majors is a significant step for the next wave of talent.

“The fact there going all together over there is going to be fun,” Cora said. “Going to be fun to watch. They’re going to be a big part of this in the future. They really are. I’m glad that they’re doing an outstanding job.”