{"id":109419,"date":"2025-10-19T02:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T02:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=109419"},"modified":"2025-10-19T02:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T02:07:06","slug":"%e2%9a%be-update-report-former-red-sox-prospects-blaze-jordan-and-james-tibbs-iii-making-waves-with-their-new-teams-boston-fans-keeping-a-close-eye-on-what-couldve-been","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=109419","title":{"rendered":"\u26be UPDATE REPORT: Former Red Sox prospects Blaze Jordan and James Tibbs III making waves with their new teams \u2014 Boston fans keeping a close eye on what could\u2019ve been!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<nav aria-label=\"articleLabel\">\n<ol id=\"articleLabel__list\"><\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">\n<article id=\"arc-634DML552FCCRLM7QAJPNTOZ3E\" data-type=\"article\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/5CGFXMKRGNFBFHJX53J4YSC2BY.jpg?auth=30a16a9496b1a68cdfa21722ae433c0a00d6fbfe9e0f4f37e5f6b4764211218f&amp;width=500&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 500w\" media=\"(max-width: 500px)\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/5CGFXMKRGNFBFHJX53J4YSC2BY.jpg?auth=30a16a9496b1a68cdfa21722ae433c0a00d6fbfe9e0f4f37e5f6b4764211218f&amp;width=800&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 800w\" media=\"(max-width: 800px)\" sizes=\"80vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/5CGFXMKRGNFBFHJX53J4YSC2BY.jpg?auth=30a16a9496b1a68cdfa21722ae433c0a00d6fbfe9e0f4f37e5f6b4764211218f&amp;width=1280&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 80vw, 60vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/5CGFXMKRGNFBFHJX53J4YSC2BY.jpg?auth=30a16a9496b1a68cdfa21722ae433c0a00d6fbfe9e0f4f37e5f6b4764211218f&amp;width=1280&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90\" alt=\"How ex-Red Sox traded prospects Blaze Jordan, James Tibbs III did with new teams\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Blaze Jordan bats during his Triple-A debut on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Polar Park.Katie Morrison-O&#8217;Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"3QTY6S5DDBAITPFJI4D6GAQV6E\">James Tibbs III, the top prospect acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade on June 15, spent fewer than seven weeks in the Red Sox organization.<\/p>\n<p id=\"I7BCY5WQP5DT3HRMLURD7DR5AA\">Boston traded Tibbs to the Dodgers at the July 31 deadline for starting pitcher Dustin May.<\/p>\n<p id=\"GX2NTPLUNVHIRDLX2ASOY676YA\">The Red Sox dealt three prospects at the deadline.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ICWO5PSRAFDMJP4VUFAEHGNILI\">They also sent 22-year-old outfielder Zach Ehrhard to the Dodgers with Tibbs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"SQOZEVJFVNB53KLZ52JDK6OUAY\">Boston traded 22-year-old corner infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Steven Matz on July 31.<\/p>\n<p id=\"CR5XA6AKRJBH7HNMLA7NRQEVB4\">Below is a look at how each prospect performed with his new team:<\/p>\n<p id=\"Y6QLKNJ23JABNPDZKPRUZMO5EI\"><b>James Tibbs III <\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"UT2XYNPCOVCABE5VTDCQAPWENQ\">Tibbs batted .269 with a .407 on-base percentage, .493 slugging percentage and .900 OPS in 36 games (168 plate appearances) for Double-A Tulsa. He had seven home runs, five doubles, two triples, 32 RBIs, 25 runs, 29 walks and 36 strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4TKPK7IKZ5BURG4PSFJ3PGHG74\">The 23-year-old corner outfielder and first baseman struggled in his short time in the Red Sox organization. He batted just .207 with a .319 on-base percentage, .267 slugging percentage and .586 OPS in 30 games for Double-A Portland. He had just four extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple, one homer) in 138 plate appearances.<\/p>\n<p id=\"DJIRL374Y5HLJCSBF7SIGCEXKA\">May, who Boston acquired in the deal, struggled. He posted a 5.40 ERA in six outings (five starts) for the Red Sox before landing on the IL on Sept. 9 due to right elbow neuritis.<\/p>\n<p id=\"PWBV5GYCMRC7JFZOL54O2MZNDU\"><b>Blaze Jordan<\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"7HSTGLMN35GKPKTPOMC4ZKCD3M\">The 22-year-old corner infielder went just 34-for-172 (.198 batting average) with a .242 on-base percentage, .366 slugging percentage and .608 OPS in 41 games for Triple-A Memphis. He hit seven home runs, six doubles and one triple while adding 37 RBIs, 21 runs, 10 walks and 22 strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p id=\"TXKBGGAQIVFMREPEBVYSHVEQDU\">Jordan began the season at Double-A Portland where he batted .320 with a .415 on-base percentage, .513 slugging percentage and .928 OPS in 44 games (176 plate appearances). He then slashed .298\/.341\/.480\/.820 in 44 games (182 plate appearances) for Triple-A Worcester before being traded.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ESTKVJXGMJE2ZOYNTK5T42G7NY\">Matz, who is eligible for free agency this offseason, allowed five earned runs in 21 \u2154 innings (2.08 ERA) over 21 outings for Boston.<\/p>\n<p id=\"EAJHYUSPSJCXNOIHB3CAFU2SF4\"><b>Zach Ehrhard<\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"C5TGNO6M75FGXCLYZVHORG7ZMQ\">Ehrhard reported with Tibbs to Double-A Tulsa where he batted .282 with a .391 on-base percentage, .466 slugging percentage and .857 OPS in 34 games (161 plate appearances). He hit five home runs, seven doubles and one triple while adding 20 RBIs, 32 runs, 21 walks and 21 strikeouts. He also was successful in 14 of 15 stolen base attempts.<\/p>\n<section data-gaid=\":R3e5b8m:\">\n<ul data-testid=\"list\">\n<li>Red Sox roster moves: Two right-handed pitchers outrighted off 40-man<\/li>\n<li>Boston Red Sox prospect\u2019s fastball reaches 100.7 mph in latest AFL outing<\/li>\n<li>How Roman Anthony, Red Sox rookies who debuted this season will impact 2026 club<\/li>\n<li>MLB Notebook: Alex Bregman\u2019s likely options beyond the Red Sox; the risks that come with Pete Alonso<\/li>\n<li>Patriots should thank Titans for Mike Vrabel, and football gods for fast rebuild<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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