Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (illness) is back int he team's Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting seventh against the Minnesota Twins. Anthony has been out of the spring lineup since March 2 due to a virus that has been going around the Red Sox's clubhouse. It caused Anthony to lose around 10 pounds. As a result, the 20-year-old, who is considered the No. 2 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, is considered a long shot to break camp with the team heading into Opening Day on March 27. Anthony is expected to open the year at Triple-A Worcester, but he's already proven he doesn't need much more time in the minors, so we should see him make his MLB debut sooner than later in 2025. He has an incredibly high ceiling, but it remains to be seen how much playing time he'll receive in Boston initially.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu's (illness) absence this spring could open up a spot in the outfield on the Opening Day roster, but The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that it remains likely that top prospect Roman Anthony will begin the year at Triple-A Worcester. Anthony missed about a week of Grapefruit League games and lost around 10 pounds with a similar virus to the one Abreu is dealing with. Journeyman Trayce Thompson has received a lot of praise from manager Alex Cora and leads all hitters in MLB with a 1.794 OPS in spring training. Six of his nine hits have cleared the fences in Florida, so it's looking like Thompson may make the Opening Day roster because of hot spring. Anthony, the No. 2 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, will make his debut in the majors at some point in 2025, though, and is worth stashing in most fantasy leagues for his upside.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) is returning to the starting lineup and is slated to bat second against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old was held out of action on Friday due to a sore elbow. However, seeing him return to the lineup one day after suggests this injury was minor and was held out for precautionary reasons. Anthony is considered the top prospect in the Boston system on MLB Pipeline. Anthony received his first extended look at Double-A last summer and posted a strong .269/.367/.489 line with 15 home runs and 16 stolen bases. He was then promoted to Triple-A, where he posted a strong .344/.463/.519 line with three long balls and five swiped bags in 35 contests. Anthony could contend for a spot on the Opening Day roster if he performs well in spring training.
The Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) was scratched from the team's exhibition game on Friday versus Northwestern University after he was hit by a pitch in his right elbow on Thursday. Anthony is a bit sore and will sit out as a precaution early in spring training. The 20-year-old might be held out for a few days, but this doesn't appear to be anything serious and shouldn't hurt his chances of trying to win an Opening Day roster spot as outfield depth for the BoSox. Anthony is MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect this year, behind only the Dodgers' Roki Sasaki. Despite the fact that he could open the 2025 season at Triple-A Worcester, RotoBaller has Anthony ranked as the No. 76 fantasy outfielder. He won't turn 21 until May, but Anthony should make his MLB debut early this year if he begins in the minors.
Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer Invited To Spring Training
The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer will all be non-roster invites at major-league spring training this year. Anthony, an outfielder, is listed as the No. 2 prospect entering the 2025 season by MLB Pipeline, behind only the Dodgers' Roki Sasaki. Meanwhile, Campbell, who will be given a shot to earn playing time at second base in spring training, is listed as the No. 7 prospect in MLB. And lastly, Mayer, a 22-year-old shortstop, is the No. 12 overall prospect in baseball. All three players are close to major-league ready, but Campbell could have the best chance to make the earliest impact in 2025 for the BoSox. In addition to second base, Campbell can also play shortstop and the outfield, giving him plenty of defensive versatility in addition to his power/speed profile. He'll be competing at second with Vaughn Grissom in spring training.
According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox are interested in extending top prospect Roman Anthony. Speir noted that the team has also expressed interest in extending other top prospects in the system, such as Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell. All three of these prospects are expected to be a key part of the future of the franchise. Anthony is currently ranked as the No.3 prospect in all of baseball on MLB Pipeline. Last summer, he opened the campaign by getting his first full look at Double-A and performed very well with a .269/.367/.489 with 20 doubles, 15 home runs, and 16 stolen bases. He then earned a late-season promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to perform at an elite level with a .344/.463/.519 line with 12 doubles and three home runs across 35 games. If the 20-year-old performs well at Triple-A, he could make a case to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony went 4-for-5 with a double and a home run on Tuesday for Triple-A Worcester. Anthony has played just seven games in Triple-A. He struggled at first, going 3-for-19 to start. But over his last two games, he's gone 6-for-8 with three extra-base hits and four RBI. Through 91 games in 2024, Anthony is slashing .274/.368/.494 with 23 doubles, 16 homers, 49 RBI, 16 stolen bases, and 50:100 BB/SO. Currently the No. 14 prospect in all of baseball (per MLB.com), he's expected to make his MLB debut at some point next season.
Roman Anthony Earns Promotion To Triple-A Worcester
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Boston's No. 2 prospect hit .269/.367/.489 with Double-A Portland before getting the bump up a level. Anthony has 15 homers, 45 RBI, and 16 stolen bases this season, showing off the power-speed potential that makes him such a high-level prospect. At just 20 years old, Anthony is progressing quickly through the Red Sox farm system. He could be looking at a major league debut next season based in his rate of progression so far.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony had a four-hit night on Wednesday for Double-A Portland. It was a season-high in the hits department for a single game this season for Anthony. The Red Sox' No. 2 prospect is red-hot with an eight-game hitting streak and a .407/.467/.444 slash line so far in August. MLB's No. 14 overall prospect, Anthony is hitting .268 with 13 homers, 39 RBI, and 16 stolen bases with Portland this season. The 20-year-old looks the part of a future five-category producer in fantasy. He might be a year or so away from making an impact in Boston but the potential is there for Anthony to be an outfield staple for fantasy managers in the future.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony clubbed two home runs for Double-A Portland on Wednesday, giving him 13 on the season. The 20-year-old has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 15-for-47 (.319) over that stretch. MLB's No. 14 overall prospect is now slashing .254/.356/.477 on the season and is expected to make his big league debut sometime next season per MLB.com. With his pedigree, the left-handed hitter should already be on dynasty rosters.
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