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Red Sox prospect named International League Player of the Week

The future of the Boston Red Sox’ outfield appears to be bright.

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Worcester Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu was named Triple-A International League Player of the Week for position players during the week of Aug. 7-13 on Monday. Throughout the six games he played that week, he batted .591 and hit 16 RBIS, 6 home runs, and a grand slam.

Three of his homers came on Sunday’s 13-4 win against the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.