Red Sox Promote Yoeilin Cespedes to Double-A Portland

The Boston Red Sox have announced the promotion of infield prospect Yoeilin Cespedes from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland. This move was initially reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Cespedes, who is 20 years old, has been a standout player this season, hitting 18 home runs and achieving a batting line of .249/.310/.477 with 57 RBIs over 82 games. He has shown particular strength against left-handed pitchers, with a .328 batting average in that matchup. Defensively, he has primarily played shortstop and second base, committing a total of 12 errors across both positions.

The Dominican Republic native signed with the Red Sox for $1.4 million in January 2023 and has had a varied career trajectory, including a season-ending injury in 2024. After a challenging previous season, he has rebounded well this year, making a significant impact in the minor leagues.