BOSTON -- Yoan Moncada is New England-bound.
Moncada, the Boston Red Sox's top prospect, was promoted Sunday to Double-A Portland (Maine), according to an announcement by the club's Class A Salem affiliate. In 61 games for Salem, the 21-year-old Cuban second baseman batted .307 with a .427 on-base percentage, 25 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 36 stolen bases and a .923 OPS.
The Red Sox made a splash in February 2015 when they outbid several teams, including the New York Yankees, to sign Moncada to a $31.5 million bonus, a record for an international amateur.