 In 1945, Aulds transferred to Camp Pinedale in Fresno, California where he continue to play baseball; he was released from military service late in 1945 at the rank of sergeant.Aulds was signed by a Red Sox scout in 1946, and he played for the Scranton Red Sox of the Class A Eastern League.He appeared in 105 games, batting .263 and was named a first team all-star.