Red Sox prospect Sam Travis out for season with torn ACL

Sam Travis follows through on a double to left against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a spring training game on March 15. Tony Gutierrez/AP

By PJ Wright

May 31, 2016

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Red Sox minor league first baseman Sam Travis will miss the remainder of the 2016 season with a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced on Monday.

The 22-year-old injured his knee while making a tag during a rundown play against the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday afternoon. He is expected to recover by the start of next season.

Thanks for the regards everyone! Ready to beast this process. Can’t wait to get back on the field again ⚾️ #LoveIt

— Sam Travis (@DoctorChill6) May 31, 2016

Travis, who is ranked as the Red Sox’ seventh-best prospect by MLB.com, was batting .272 with six home runs and 29 runs batted in through 47 games with Triple-A Pawtucket this season.

Red Sox 2016 Prospects

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