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Ceddanne Rafaela steals six bases in one game for Double A Portland to set Red Sox franchise record - The Boston Globe Rafaela was originally credited with seven steals, but after the game one was changed to defensive indifference by the official scorer.

MAY 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Will begin season in Double-A Rafaela will begin the 2023 season with Double-A Portland, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Many expected Rafaela to open in Triple-A after finishing the 2022 campaign with the Sea Dogs, but the 22-year-old will get more action in the Eastern League before moving onto Triple-A. A source tells Starr that the organization wants the right-handed hitter to work on his approach at the plate without having to adjust to the higher level. Even with the outfielder opening the season in Double-A, there's a very good chance Rafaela could spend time with the major-league club before the season comes to a close.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to minor-league camp The Red Sox optioned Rafaela to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Rafaela established himself as one of Boston's top outfield prospects last season after slashing .299/.342/.538 with 21 home runs and 28 stolen bases in 518 plate appearances between stops at High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland. The 22-year-old earned himself a spot on the 40-man roster this offseason along with an invitation to big-league spring training. Though he fell short in his long-shot bid for a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster, Rafaela could push his way to the big leagues at some point later in 2023 if he continues to mash at the highest level of the minors.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela's single | 03/05/2023 Ceddanne Rafaela hits a single to left field, loading the bases for the Red Sox in the bottom of the 7th inning

MARCH 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's RBI single | 02/27/2023 Red Sox No. 3 prospect Ceddanne Rafaela gives the Red Sox a 2-1 lead with an RBI single into left field in the bottom of the 6th inning

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

To be used mostly in CF Rafaela will see most of his playing time in center field this spring, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Rafaela has experience all over the diamond and will also see some action at shortstop this spring. However, Red Sox manager Alex Cora views the top prospect's defense in center field as "plus plus" and that's where he'll be stationed more often than not. The 22-year-old was added to Boston's 40-man roster over the offseason following a breakout 2022 campaign which saw him post an .880 OPS with 21 homers and 28 steals between High-A and Double-A.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE