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Red Sox Call Up No. 1 Prospect Roman Anthony to Bat Fifth in Right Field

Boston filled Wilyer Abreu’s roster spot, completing its trio of top hitting prospects with this promotion.

Worcester Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony runs after an at-bat against the Durham Bulls on May 23.
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Baseball - MLB in Monterrey - Sultanes de Monterrey v Boston Red Sox - Estadio Mobil Super, Monterrey, Mexico - March 25, 2025 Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony reacts REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
Kyle Hudson #84 of the Boston Red Sox runs alongside Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 24, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico.

Overview

  • Roman Anthony will make his MLB debut Monday night at Fenway Park, starting in right field and batting fifth against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • The 21-year-old slugger posted a .288/.423/.491 line with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 58 games for Triple-A Worcester, including a 497-foot grand slam.
  • Outfielder Wilyer Abreu was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, opening the roster spot for Anthony.
  • Anthony joins Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer as part of Boston’s elite trio of hitting prospects on the active roster.
  • The Red Sox enter the homestand with a 32-35 record and sit 8.5 games behind the AL East leader as they look for an offensive lift.