Red Sox OF prospect Braiden Ward went 5-for-5 with a solo home run and his 61st stolen base of the season for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Ward has received some buzz as a potential postseason roster candidate given his game-changing speed on the bases. The 27-year-old speedster would provide the Red Sox with a legitimate weapon off the bench, which could wind up making the difference in a shorter playoff series, especially since they’re struggled to score runs at times. He’s a name to watch in the next couple weeks.