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Red Sox Promote Top Prospect Roman Anthony

Replacing Wilyer Abreu on the roster, the 21-year-old outfielder provides potent left-handed power, poised to energize Boston’s lineup.

Worcester Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony runs after an at-bat against the Durham Bulls on May 23.
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.
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Overview

  • Boston placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu on the injured list to clear a roster spot for Anthony.
  • Anthony will start in right field and bat fifth in Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
  • He arrives after slashing .288/.423/.491 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 265 plate appearances for Triple-A Worcester.
  • To accommodate Anthony’s debut, the club plans to shift Ceddanne Rafaela to second base and Kristian Campbell to first base.
  • By delaying his promotion, Boston preserves an extra year of arbitration eligibility for Anthony, potentially saving more than $10 million.