Iglesias who is an amazing defensive short stop but struggles to hit the ball. This spring he suffered from a groin injury which held him back several games and he ended the spring hitting right at the Mendoza Line a whopping .200.
"(Inglesias) had a real emotional meeting with Ben and I," manager Bobby Valentine said. "At this time, we decided it was best for him and this organization that he get some real regular at-bats and works a littler more on his consistency of his swing and play."
Aviles on the other hand has had a very productive spring with a .333 BA (15-for-45). While he isn't as flashy as the young prospect his defense is solid enough to play the position.
While Inglesias responsibly said this:
"At the end of the day, I can't control that," Iglesias said. "Get better-- that's what I can control and that's what I will...It's always difficult to hear that news, but I think they know what they're doing and what is best for my development and my career. We'll see what happens next."
With Inglesias struggling to hit the ball Pawtucket is in the end the best place for him at this time. With Carl Crawford starting the season on the disabled list and other players slowly getting to form. Red Sox can't afford to throw a guy out who is going to strike out every bat up at this time. I feel come the All-Star break or may be sooner if this kid starts to hit in AAA at least .250 that the club will bring him up. If all the bats are in order the Sox can then allow for a struggling Inglesias to find himself in the major leagues. I also feel he needs to slow down a bit and take more pitches. I understand this spring he was trying to get hits to prove his worth to Valentine but if he learns to get more walks and bring his on base percentage up he won't have to hit as much.
Four other guys was sent down for the start of the season. Red Sox optioned Lars Anderson back to Pawtucket. While right handed pitchers Justin Germano, Doug Mathis and outfielder Josh Kroeger were sent to minor league camp
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