Red Sox Prospect Landed in Rafael Devers Trade Roughed Up in Debut
The highly anticipated debut of top Boston Red Sox prospect, right-hander Luis Ramirez, didn’t go as planned on Thursday night. Acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent star third baseman Rafael Devers to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason, Ramirez was tagged for six earned runs in just 3.2 innings of work for Triple-A Worcester.
The 22-year-old entered the season as Boston’s No. 4 prospect, lauded for his electric fastball and sharp breaking pitches. However, Ramirez struggled with command and pitch efficiency against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, issuing four walks while surrendering seven hits, including a pair of home runs. The Red Sox front office emphasized patience with Ramirez, acknowledging that development remains a process, particularly under the pressure of expectations tied to the Devers trade.
“We know what Luis is capable of,” said Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham. “It’s just one outing. The stuff is there — it’s about refining his approach and building consistency.”
Ramirez was the centerpiece of the deal that shocked the baseball world this past winter. Devers, a two-time All-Star
