Potts was outrighted to the minors by the Red Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Potts was designated for assignment by Boston on Tuesday, and he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The righty made 15 starts at Double-A Portland last year and posted a 4.66 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 63.2 innings. He'll likely begin the 2022 campaign in Portland.

The Red Sox designated Potts for assignment Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

One of two prospects the Red Sox acquired in the August 2020 deal that sent Mitch Moreland to San Diego, Potts didn't develop as hoped upon joining Boston's organization. The 23-year-old third baseman spent the entire 2021 campaign at Double-A Portland, posting a .646 OPS while striking out in 32.6 percent of his plate appearances. Assuming he clears waivers and stays in the organization, Potts will likely report back to Portland to begin the 2022 season.

Potts (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Potts missed spring training and the start of the minor-league season due to an oblique strain, but he should be available to make his 2021 debut with Double-A Portland as early as Thursday. The 22-year-old appeared in 112 minor-league games in 2019 and slashed .242/.303/.431 with 18 home runs and 66 RBI.

Potts has yet to play in a spring training game due to an oblique strain, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old has been held out for the first week of spring games due to the injury in his first camp with the Red Sox. Potts was acquired from the Padres at last year's trade deadline in the Mitch Moreland trade. He figures to open 2021 at Double-A or Triple-A once healthy.

Potts' contract was purchased by the Red Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The headliner in the trade that sent Mitch Moreland to San Diego, Potts could have really used a traditional minor-league season to work on his approach against upper-level pitchers after struggling at Double-A in 2019 (93 wRC+, 28.6 percent strikeout rate). Even so, he just turned 22, so he wouldn't even be old for the level if he were sent back to Double-A at the start of the 2021 season. He still possesses plus right-handed pop and has a chance to handle third base.

Potts and Jeisson Rosario were traded from the Padres to the Red Sox on Sunday in exchange for Mitch Moreland, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Potts was included in the Padres' 60-player pool, allowing him to be traded ahead of Monday's deadline. The 21-year-old was one of San Diego's top prospects and spent most of 2019 at the Double-A level, posting a .227/.290/.406 slash line, 16 homers and 128 strikeouts in 409 at-bats.

Potts (hamstring) was moved to minor-league camp Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Potts got off to a good start this spring, going 3-for-9 with a pair of RBI through five Cactus League games. However, he has been hobbled by a tight hamstring since late February. Potts hit .227 with 16 home runs and 59 RBI with Double-A Amarillo last season.

Potts is dealing with hamstring tightness and will likely be limited for several days, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly when or how Potts sustained the injury, but he could be shut down for several days as he recovers. The 21-year-old likely isn't in consideration for an Opening Day roster spot, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action after several days as he prepares for the start of the minor-league season.

Potts went 1-for-4 with an RBI for Peoria of the Arizona Fall League on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Potts has showed well thus far in his first AFL stint, picking up a hit in each of his three games. He continues to struggle making contact, however, striking out four times in 11 at-bats after whiffing 128 times in 107 games with Double-A Amarillo this season.

Potts has been selected to play for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Potts, the Padres' first-round draft pick in 2016, has struggled to the tune of a .224 average and 123 strikeouts in 388 at-bats with Double-A Amarillo this season. He has flashed good power, however, hitting 14 homers and 23 doubles while collecting 56 RBI. His time in the AFL will allow Potts to work on his skills among many of the top prospects in baseball.