Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has reportedly been dealing with soreness in his right shoulder, which has limited Boston's top prospect (MLB No. 2) to designated hitter duties since April 11. Perhaps this has conveniently helped him focus on hitting after starting the year 6-for-34 (.176) through April 10, as the left-handed slugger has gone 14-for-34 (.412) since April 11. With a .286/.419/.543 slash line through the first 19 games, the 20-year-old is on the precipice of making his MLB debut, although the Sox will likely want to make sure he's fully healthy before bringing him up. Right fielder Wilyer Abreu has cooled significantly after his hot start, so the call may come sooner rather than later. As one of the game's top prospects and best hitters in the minors, fantasy managers in need of an offensive boost in the coming weeks should consider stashing Anthony ahead of his call-up, especially in leagues that have an NA roster spot available.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony went 2-for-4 with two home runs during Thursday's game against Triple-A Rochester. This was his fourth multi-hit outing over his last five contests. During this impressive five-game stretch, the top prospect in the sport has held a strong .474/.565/.895 line with eight RBI and five runs. The 20-year-old was in the mix to make the Opening Day roster but was sent to Triple-A Worcester to put the final touches on his development. Through 15 games at Triple-A this season, Anthony has held a .283/.433/.585 line with two doubles and four long balls. Last summer, Anthony received his first look at Triple-A and posted an impressive .344/.463/.519 line with three home runs and five stolen bases across 35 games. He is a strong stash candidate as he is nearing his MLB debut.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony is riding a four-game hitting streak at Triple-A. Over his last four contests, the outfielder has held a strong .438/.471/.563 slash line with two doubles and three RBI. During this stretch, he has only struck out four times. However, before this recent surge, Anthony carried a modest .148/.361/.444 line with just four total hits (two long balls) over the first eight games of the Triple-A regular season. Anthony is considered the top prospect in Boston and the No. 2 in the sport on MLB Pipeline. The 20-year-old was almost able to win a spot on the Opening Day roster during camp but fell short in the competition. Anthony remains a high-upside stash candidate in all standard formats as he would carry elite five-category upside when he gets the call to the big leagues.
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony went 2-for-3 with two home runs and two walks during their victory over Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. After going 0-for-3 with two walks in his season debut on March 28, one of the top prospects in the sport bounced back in a big way. He was competing for a spot on the MLB roster during camp but fell short. However, if Anthony can continue to produce at an elite level at Triple-A, he should push for an early 2025 MLB debut. Last season, the 20-year-old appeared in 34 games with Triple-A Worcester and posted an elite .344/.463/.519 slash line with 12 doubles and three round-trippers. He also held a stellar 31:31 BB:K. However, given Wilyer Abreu's hot start to the campaign, the Red Sox may opt to keep Anthony in Triple-A longer than expected. He is worth stashing in all 12+ team formats that start five outfielders.
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.
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