Scouting Report: Nerwilian Cedeno
Chicago Cubs | 3B
Overall
Summary
Ceddanne Rafaela, 25-year-old Red Sox outfielder/second baseman, is dealing with mild hamstring soreness but remains a key building block for Boston. Through 44 games in 2026, he's hitting .284 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs. Recent performance shows improvement with a .286 BA in May (10-for-35) and a strong 4-RBI game on 5/5. Signed to an 8-year, $50M team-friendly contract, Rafaela has significantly improved his plate discipline (6.1% walk rate, career-high) while maintaining elite defense. Despite being in the 29th percentile in hard-hit rate and 15th percentile in walk rate, his overall trajectory is positive with potential for a 20-20 season if healthy.
Strengths
- Elite defensive skills (second to none in MLB)
- Improved plate discipline with career-high 6.1% walk rate
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