Article: Red Sox Arizona Fall League Week In Review: Stanley Tucker Stays Hot

[Nick John]

The third week of the Arizona Fall League has wrapped up, and like always, there were some solid performances, as well as many that left something to be desired. Unlike the week before, Boston Red Sox pitchers did not get into many games, yet some still managed to show some improvement. From an offensive standpoint, the status quo mostly went untouched.

Across the week, the Salt River Rafters played six games and went 3-3 to bring their record on the season to 8-8 at the end of the third week. The team is still in the middle of the standings and fighting to make the playoffs. But here at Talk Sox, we’re more interested in how the Red Sox prospects did.

After making two starts last week, top prospect Luis Perales made just one start where he nearly made it through three innings. The outing was the longest of the fall season for Perales, as he tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits and a walk. Perales also struck out two batters. The right-hander finished the day with 54 pitches, tossing 33 of them for strikes. His toughest inning was the second where he allowed two hits and a walk while both of his earned runs scored. After allowing the first three batters to reach base and watching the score grow to 3-0, Perales buckled down and picked off Miguel Ugueto before getting a groundout from Patrick Clohisy and a fly out from Nacho Alvarez Jr. His fastball topped out at 100.5 mph.

Also in the one-start club last week was Jojo Ingrassia, though his outing didn't go as well. Ingrassia struggled as he was pulled after 57 pitches in under two innings. In total, Ingrassia tossed 1 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on four hits and two walks. He also managed to strike out three batters. His first inning was fine enough, working around a single, error and walk to escape the jam without allowing a run. It was the second inning where things got messy for the young pitcher. After striking out Ugueto to lead off the inning, he allowed a single, walk and then an RBI double. A fielder’s choice followed that up to make it 2-1 before a wild pitch made it 3-1. A second double in the inning drove in the fourth run of the outing and after getting one more out, he was replaced with Isaac Stebens.

Speaking of, Stebens appeared in two games this week, tossing 1 1/3 innings between the two outings and recording his first win. In his first outing, Stebens pitched one inning, working around a hit and a walk while throwing 16 pitches. His second outing came in relief of Ingrassia, getting one out and earning the win.

Brandon Neely appeared in just one game this week as he tossed two scoreless innings. Across those frames, he allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three batters. He also needed 35 pitches to get through the outing with 21 of them being thrown for strikes. Neely came on in relief in the fifth inning, promptly allowing a single to his first batter before getting three straight outs. The sixth inning started much like the fifth, with Neely allowing a leadoff single before buckling down. Neely struck out his next two batters before a stolen base, balk and a walk had runners at the corners. Neely then got out of the jam by striking out Cole Mathis with a 94.9 mph sinker.

Jay Allmer did not pitch this week after leaving his last appearance with an injury.

Offensively, the position players mostly struggled with the exception of Stanley Tucker. The utility player has been a surprise in Arizona as he’s been one of the better offensive players when in the Rafters' lineup. During his third week, Tucker would go 7-for-18 in five games played. In that span he had two doubles, four RBIs and five strikeouts while walking once. He also stole three bases to bring his total on the season to nine.

The bigger name in Johanfran Garcia struggled however, as he went just 4-for-17 with an RBI in four games played this week. In those 17 at-bats, the catching prospect struck out four times and walked once. Though, the biggest moment of the week for Garcia came in a 5-4 extra inning loss where he homered in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Rafters a 3-2 lead. After falling behind 0-2 in the count, Garcia swung at a sweeper that covered the inside of the plate, depositing it into left field for his first home run in Arizona. The ball had an exit velocity of 98.4 mph.

The final Red Sox player to get into any games was Nelly Taylor, who had a better week offensively than in the past, though his overall numbers remain lacking. Appearing in three games, Taylor went 2-for-9 with two RBIs, three walks and three strikeouts. He also stole two bases to bring his season total to five. Defensively, Taylor split time between center field and left field.

The third week was much of the same as the previous two, as the team's prospects continue to shake off rust and work through development curves. With the Arizona Fall League roughly halfway through, it’ll be interesting to see how they hold up for the few remaining weeks.

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On 10/30/2025 at 12:04 PM, Nick John said:

The third week of the Arizona Fall League has wrapped up, and like always, there were some solid performances, as well as many that left something to be desired. Unlike the week before, Boston Red Sox pitchers did not get into many games, yet some still managed to show some improvement. From an offensive standpoint, the status quo mostly went untouched.

Across the week, the Salt River Rafters played six games and went 3-3 to bring their record on the season to 8-8 at the end of the third week. The team is still in the middle of the standings and fighting to make the playoffs. But here at Talk Sox, we’re more interested in how the Red Sox prospects did.

After making two starts last week, top prospect Luis Perales made just one start where he nearly made it through three innings. The outing was the longest of the fall season for Perales, as he tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits and a walk. Perales also struck out two batters. The right-hander finished the day with 54 pitches, tossing 33 of them for strikes. His toughest inning was the second where he allowed two hits and a walk while both of his earned runs scored. After allowing the first three batters to reach base and watching the score grow to 3-0, Perales buckled down and picked off Miguel Ugueto before getting a groundout from Patrick Clohisy and a fly out from Nacho Alvarez Jr. His fastball topped out at 100.5 mph.

Also in the one-start club last week was Jojo Ingrassia, though his outing didn't go as well. Ingrassia struggled as he was pulled after 57 pitches in under two innings. In total, Ingrassia tossed 1 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on four hits and two walks. He also managed to strike out three batters. His first inning was fine enough, working around a single, error and walk to escape the jam without allowing a run. It was the second inning where things got messy for the young pitcher. After striking out Ugueto to lead off the inning, he allowed a single, walk and then an RBI double. A fielder’s choice followed that up to make it 2-1 before a wild pitch made it 3-1. A second double in the inning drove in the fourth run of the outing and after getting one more out, he was replaced with Isaac Stebens.

Speaking of, Stebens appeared in two games this week, tossing 1 1/3 innings between the two outings and recording his first win. In his first outing, Stebens pitched one inning, working around a hit and a walk while throwing 16 pitches. His second outing came in relief of Ingrassia, getting one out and earning the win.

Brandon Neely appeared in just one game this week as he tossed two scoreless innings. Across those frames, he allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three batters. He also needed 35 pitches to get through the outing with 21 of them being thrown for strikes. Neely came on in relief in the fifth inning, promptly allowing a single to his first batter before getting three straight outs. The sixth inning started much like the fifth, with Neely allowing a leadoff single before buckling down. Neely struck out his next two batters before a stolen base, balk and a walk had runners at the corners. Neely then got out of the jam by striking out Cole Mathis with a 94.9 mph sinker.

Jay Allmer did not pitch this week after leaving his last appearance with an injury.

Offensively, the position players mostly struggled with the exception of Stanley Tucker. The utility player has been a surprise in Arizona as he’s been one of the better offensive players when in the Rafters' lineup. During his third week, Tucker would go 7-for-18 in five games played. In that span he had two doubles, four RBIs and five strikeouts while walking once. He also stole three bases to bring his total on the season to nine.

The bigger name in Johanfran Garcia struggled however, as he went just 4-for-17 with an RBI in four games played this week. In those 17 at-bats, the catching prospect struck out four times and walked once. Though, the biggest moment of the week for Garcia came in a 5-4 extra inning loss where he homered in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Rafters a 3-2 lead. After falling behind 0-2 in the count, Garcia swung at a sweeper that covered the inside of the plate, depositing it into left field for his first home run in Arizona. The ball had an exit velocity of 98.4 mph.

The final Red Sox player to get into any games was Nelly Taylor, who had a better week offensively than in the past, though his overall numbers remain lacking. Appearing in three games, Taylor went 2-for-9 with two RBIs, three walks and three strikeouts. He also stole two bases to bring his season total to five. Defensively, Taylor split time between center field and left field.

The third week was much of the same as the previous two, as the team's prospects continue to shake off rust and work through development curves. With the Arizona Fall League roughly halfway through, it’ll be interesting to see how they hold up for the few remaining weeks.

 

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I think a healthy Perales is the top pitching prospect in the Sox system. He could be a future rotation fixture, or the future closer. Can't teach 100 mph!