Arias Call-Up Hinges on Lockout Risk | MLB News

The Red Sox are weighing a potential call-up of top prospect Franklin Arias, but a looming MLB lockout could delay his big league debut—even if he’s hitting well. With Trevor Story sidelined and the team chasing playoff glory, Arias’ inexperience and roster implications make this a high-stakes decision. Adding him to the 40-man roster before the season ends would lock him out of communication during a possible lockout, impacting his minor league eligibility next spring. Craig Breslow insists Arias still needs more development, despite strong performance in just two weeks at Triple-A. The team may promote him if ready—but the lockout risk could keep him waiting for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55d34d2d0d96817d