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Why would the Sox want him? Because right now, second base has been truly unfilled since the days of Dustin Pedroia. Right now, they split Ceddanne Rafaela and Romy Gonzalez at second, but Rafaela struggles to hit while playing second, and Gonzalez is a very good bench player, but not an everyday starter.

Dylan Beavers singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Samuel Basallo scores. Jeremiah Jackson to 2nd.

Orioles third. Jackson Holliday flies out to center field to Ceddanne Rafaela. Luis Vazquez flies out to deep right field to Roman Anthony. Gunnar Henderson homers to center field. Ryan

Ceddanne Rafaela’s introduction to the major leagues in 2023 has been a promising development for the Red Sox this season. The 23-year-old is being utilized in a few different ways as needed ...

Depending on the outlet, Rafaela, 22, usually ranks among the top five or six prospects in the Red Sox system, and he was No. 48 in The Athletic ’s midseason top-60 rankings.

Ceddanne Rafaela, 21, grew up in Curacao and can speak four languages. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer “It’s very common in Curacao for people to speak different languages.

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