Potential Injury Causes Top Red Sox Pitching Prospect To Exit Double-A Game

It seems the Red Sox organization has been dealt another injury blow.

Luis Perales, the top pitching prospect in Sox Prospects’ rankings, exited a Double-A Portland game on Saturday due to injury, according to multiple reports. Perales left the game in the second inning after he missed on a 3-2 pitch.

It was not clear what caused Perales to exit the game, or the severity of the injury. However, multiple reporters in attendance noted that Perales, a 21-year-old right-hander, showed clear discomfort.

Trainer out to see Luis Perales after he missed on a 3-2 changeup and he’s coming out of the game. Perales dropped his glove and is walking to the clubhouse in clear discomfort. Here’s video of the pitch. pic.twitter.com/bjNDzEhtXm

— Ian Cundall (@IanCundall) June 8, 2024

Luis Perales is being removed from the game in Portland due to injury. Threw a pitch and after the throw to second stepped off the mound hanging his shoulder. #DirtyWater

— Geoff Pontes (@GeoffPontesBA) June 8, 2024

Perales is ranked the No. 4 prospect in Boston’s farm system, according to Sox Prospects. He made his Double-A debut one week prior, and dominated during five innings of work.