Luis Diaz promoted to Portland

According to Mike Antonellis on Twitter, RHP Luis Diaz has been promoted to Double-A Portland and will start tomorrow's game against the Erie SeaWolves (DET). 

The 22-year-old Diaz has had a solid season for High-A Salem, going 6-3 with a 3.33 ERA in 13 starts. Currently ranked the 23rd best prospect in the Red Sox system by SoxProspects, Diaz has performed admirably this season in night games, going 6-1 with a 1.62 ERA in nine starts. 

The Diaz promotion follows the suspension of Miguel Pena, who had been a part of the Sea Dogs starting rotation this season going 2-2 with a 6.41 ERA in 13 starts. 

Photo Credit: Luis Diaz by SoxProspects, LLC

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