The calls are growing louder and Franklin Arias is doing nothing to quiet them.
MLB’s No. 3 prospect equaled a career high with four hits -- including a pair of doubles -- for Triple-A Worcester, which rolled to a 10-0 win over Buffalo on Friday night at Sahlen Field.
After going hitless in his first two games for the WooSox, Arias has hit safely in 25 of his past 29 games, including three consecutive multihit performances to kick off September to add another emphatic chapter to what has become one of the most impressive breakout seasons in the Minors.
The 20-year-old was retired in the first inning but helped set up Worcester’s offensive deluge with his first two-bagger in the third. Arias added singles in his next two at-bats and capped the scoring with an RBI double in the ninth to record his eighth four-hit game as a pro and second this year.
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For the native of Venezuela, it was just a continuation of what he has done since Opening Night back on April 3. After overwhelming Double-A pitchers to the tune of a .994 OPS in 75 games for Portland, Arias’ promotion to Worcester in late July has proven to be nothing more than another stepping stone on his march to Boston.
Arias' ability to make consistent contact while also showcasing surprising growing power from his 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame has transformed him into one of the best young players the sport.
Arias increased his OPS to .860 in 31 games for the WooSox and his overall slash line of .318/.397/.557 -- which includes career highs in extra-base hits (50), homers (23) and RBIs (78) -- only tells part of the story.
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Arias has shown an advanced offensive approach that stands out for a player so young, making frequent contact while controlling the strike zone despite a surge in his power numbers. He entered 2026 with 18 career long balls after slugging a personal-base nine in 2024. Arias nearly equaled that mark in April alone, going deep eight times en route to blasting 19 at Double-A before his promotion.
His surge into the upper stratosphere of prospectdom has only intensified the conversation surrounding his future. Not only is his bat elite, but he’s also a smooth fielder at shortstop who possesses the athleticism, hands and arm strength to remain a factor there.
When will Arias make his debut in Beantown? Boston is in the midst of the American League Wild Card race and is under no duress to force-feed him into the spotlight before he’s ready, especially with Trevor Story back off the injured list.
But the Red Sox have also watched their No. 1 prospect conquer every challenge they've placed in front of him. So whether his first big league opportunity comes this month or next season, one thing is clear: Arias has nearly run out of things to prove in the Minors.