Rafael Devers called up to MLB

I gotta say, I'm very surprised they're promoting him this quick. I'm all for it, as I think it makes more sense than a trade, but I really thought he'd be in Pawtucket until September.

That's a credible source

Wow. Yes, exciting - but right now, Mookie, Xander and Benny are not handling the pressure very well with such a need for scoring runs and adding another youngster...yikes. Mixed feelings....but at least there will be some excitement.

Watching Moreland swing and miss pretty much each and every at bat has gotten old....Travis time too?

Man this is exciting. Hopefully he comes up and puts in some tough at bats. Don't mind him platooning to start his big league career since that could help take some of the pressure off

Given how crappy the offense was and that the Yankees made sure that Todd Frazier was best dealt in a package type deal, this was the only option that really made any sense.

The problem is this is a major gamble as we have no idea if he'll hit right away or not, but given the present options, this is by far the best move to make.

I don't like that it's a platoon with Marrero. It will annoy me to think there may be situations where Devers gets pinch-hit for by Marrero, which will be crazy down to the road to imagine.

I don't know that Devers is ready defensively but I don't think they have much choice. Given how horrendous this offense is the Sox have no choice but to gamble that Devers can give them a jolt and make 3b offense stop sucking so much.

This means that their trade chips will just be used on a relief pitcher as I don't anticipate they'll get a 1b/dh bat as others have discussed.

Have there been studies done on how a prospect that gets "rushed" (Say, played less than 40 games in AAA) develops, and the effect it has on the team? I'm sure it varies a lot depending on the ranking of the prospects, but it'd be interesting to see any kind of correlation.

Kyle Martin was sent down and Robbie Ross was put on the 60 day DL according to WEEI.com.

9 games with a .400 / .447 / .600 line.

The breakdown:

Vs RHP:

First time facing pitcher:

7 GB, 3/6 to the right side, 1/1 to the left. Definitely some BABIP luck here.
2 LD, both hits, 1 to LF and 1 to CF.
2 FB, both outs to CF.
5 SO, all swinging
2 BB
1 Bunt single (today in his 3rd PA).

Second time facing pitcher:

2 GB, 0/1 each to the 2B and P
2 LD, 0/1 to CF, 1/1 to RF
1 FB, 0/1 to CF
1 SO swinging
1 popup (foul to 3B)

Third time facing pitcher:

1 GB, inf 1B to SS
1 LD, 2B to RF
1 FB, HR to CF

(Now you know why I broke it down: it may well be random--the drop in GB% from 7 in 11 to 3 in 8 happens 26% of the time--but I noticed it simply compiling the data.)

Vs LHP:

First time facing pitcher:

3 GB, 0/3 (2 to SS, 1 to 2B)
1 FB, HR (RF)
2 SO, 1 swinging, 1 called

Second and third time facing pitcher:
1 GB (INF 1B to 2B)
1 LD (out to CF)
1 BB (3rd time)

And Farrell wants to platoon him? Really?

I hope he gets the same 200 point ISO bump that every Yankees prospect seems to enjoy upon being called up. Could use some good luck in that department.

That makes sense to me.  He'll play against RH pitching, so probably 3 out 4 games, and he'll get a chance to sit and watch occasionally, which I think would be a benefit.  Bogaerts said sitting and watching was very beneficial to him when he first came up.