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Newsweek
6 hours ago
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Red Sox Frustrate Fans With Call-Up of Triple-A Outfielder Not Named Roman Anthony
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Red Sox announced no fewer than five roster moves on Sunday, but none of them were the one the team's fans have been demanding for weeks. The Red Sox did, in fact, call up an outfielder from Triple-A Worcester. But that player was not the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony. Boston ended April at 17-15, just two games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. In the month of May, the Red Sox went 11-17, dropping to fourth place, 8 1/2 games behind their arch-rivals, the Yankees. MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he warms up before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 24, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey,... MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he warms up before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 24, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonOne of the main reasons for the bleak month was their offensive collapse. In April, Red Sox hitters were third-best in MLB, in terms of OPS, at .786. For May, that number plunged to .715, ranking Boston hitters 14th in the month. They ranked 16th in runs scored with 116. In April, the Red Sox led all MLB teams, scoring 148 runs. Pretty clearly, the Red Sox offense needed a jolt. At Worcester, Anthony appears to have nothing left to prove. In 237 plate appearances over 52 games, the 21-year-old from West Palm Beach, Florida, has posted a .935 OPS with a .305 batting average and eight home runs. But on Sunday, the Red Sox did not call up Anthony, instead adding 28-year-old Nick Eaton, a 2018 21st-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals. Eaton played 72 games for the Royals over 2022 and 2023, batting .201 with a .549 OPS. More MLB: Dodgers' Mookie Betts Has New Injury, Out of Lineup vs Yankees At Worcester this year, Eaton has an .811 OPS with five home runs. The continued snub of Anthony left fans frustrated to say the least, as some charged the Red Sox front office with engaging in service time manipulation, the legal but questionable practice of keeping a prospect in the minor leagues for the sole purpose of pushing back his eligibility for arbitration and free agency once he reaches the big leagues. No disrespect to Nate Eaton. After seeing him now get the call, it definitely seems clear that it has to be service time manipulation for why Roman Anthony has still not gotten the call. — Austin Ahern 😃 (@TailsAustin9922) June 1, 2025 Others were simply flabbergasted Anthony was ignored in favor of an inferior player, even as the Red Sox offense was floundering. Red Sox making an outfielder call up to MLB: Nate Eaton. Roman Anthony plan is horrendous. — 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘽𝙊𝙎𝙎 𝙀𝙉𝙂𝘼𝙂𝙀𝘿 (@FinalBossXL) June 1, 2025 How about calling up Roman Anthony because the team needs a spark on offense not some random player like Nate Eaton who will probably provide nothing offensively. — Nathan (@cbdefender2019) June 1, 2025 Speaking to the media on Saturday, Red Sox chief of baseball operations Craig Breslow attempted to explain why Anthony continues to languish at the Triple-A level, even as the major league team would appear to be in desperate need of his bat. "We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development with where we are as a team and the way we're prioritizing our 2025 season," Breslow said, as quoted by MassLive. "You also have to be willing to react to the situation you have right now. It's impossible to ignore the performance he has had in Triple-A and how that's lining up with our struggles here at the big league level, but we're also trying to be mindful of the environment that we put him in, what he still has to work on, and what the pressure and demands would be. We'll try to make the best decision we can for him." Fans weren't buying it. At this point, I fully believe that Craig Breslow doesn't know Roman Anthony is a real person. There is absolutely ZERO reason why Nate Eaton is being recalled before Roman Anthony. What else must the stud do to get called up. It's simply unacceptable — The Fenway Files (@TheFenwayFiles1) June 1, 2025 Imagine thinking Nate Eaton gives us our best chance to win game in and game out over Roman Anthony. Breslow is beyond cooked and way in over his head. — Marcus Klusacek (@marcus_klusacek) June 1, 2025 In other roster moves Sunday, the Red Sox designated backup catcher Blake Sabol for assignment, optioned first-baseman Nick Sogard to Worcester, placed reliever Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list with "right shoulder inflammation," and recalled righty bullpen arm Luis Guerrero from Triple-A to fill in for Slaten. More MLB: Big Trouble For MLB-Best Tigers as Top Rookie Pitcher's Season Now Threatened
Yahoo
21 hours ago
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Red Sox's Bregman '100%' believes Marcelo Mayer will be great
Red Sox's Bregman '100%' believes Marcelo Mayer will be great originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the Boston Red Sox are off to a disappointing 28-31 start and fourth place in the American League East, this season is not devoid of hope. Advertisement The primary form of excitement for this roller coaster Red Sox group is a youth infusion headlined by Kristian Campbell, who has already signed an eight-year, $60 million extension, infielder Marcelo Mayer's recent call-up, and the inevitable debut of outfielder Roman Anthony. Mayer is the hot name on the block, and while he is still figuring out MLB pitching, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the 22-year-old, former fourth overall pick in the 2021 Draft. Now that Alex Bregman is out for an extended period with a quad strain, Mayer has a golden opportunity to show off his defensive versatility and solidify himself as a future cornerstone of the franchise. Here is what Bregman had to say about his new teammate: Through six games and 23 at-bats, Mayer is batting .217 with a .554 OPS and a 55 OPS+. He has also struck out six times compared to one walk. Those numbers will increase with more experience, and it should not take long for Mayer to mimic his minor league production. Boston Red Sox shortstop Marcelo Mayer (39), right, and Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) prepare for a hit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at American Family McLoone-Imagn Images Over 43 games and 170 at-bats for Triple-A Worcester this year, Mayer hit .271 with a .818 OPS and nine home runs. He also had two stolen bases, five doubles, and a triple. Advertisement Perhaps the most notable aspect of Mayer's tenure so far has been on defense. A natural shortstop, Mayer was thrown into the fire at the hot corner amid Bregman's absence. Boston is still figuring out its best infield configuration, and having a rookie who can legitimately play all over the infield (except maybe first base) will provide manager Alex Cora with immense value and depth. Related: Red Sox Lose Struggling Relief Pitcher to Injured List Related: Red Sox Called Trade Fit for Surging Former First-Round Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
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Red Sox Executive Teases ‘Excitement Coming' This Week
Red Sox Executive Teases 'Excitement Coming' This Week originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With a 5-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox have dropped six of their last seven games, falling to 28-32 on the season. Advertisement Boston fans are understandably frustrated with the teams' performance of late. But hope could be on the way. Possibly in the form of MLB's No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony. While no promotions officially occurred on Saturday, that didn't stop Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham from dropping a little tease to WEEI's Gordo. "A lot of excitement coming the next couple days... little tease." Abraham said. With Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer already playing for the big league club, fans are eagerly awaiting the call up of Anthony, which would reunite Boston's "Big Three" prospects. Advertisement Anthony, the 79th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, has been tearing the cover off the ball for Triple-A Worcester. Through 52 games, Anthony is slashing .305/.435/.500 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs. He also leads the international league in walks and has a .935 OPS. Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony gets ready for an at-bat © WooSox Photo/Ashley Green / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Prior to Saturday's loss, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was asked about the best time to call up the 21-year-old Anthony. 'I don't think there's a perfect answer to that," Breslow told reporters. "We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development with where we are as a team and the way that we're prioritizing our 2025 season." Advertisement Breslow is also very aware of the display Anthony is putting on in Triple-A. "I think you also have to be willing to react to the situation that you have right now, and it's impossible to ignore the performance he's had in Triple-A [Worcester] and how that is lining up with our struggles here at the big league level." Per a report from Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal, the Red Sox will be selecting the contract of Anthony's Worcester teammate Nate Eaton, an infielder/outfielder, prior to Sunday's game. Whether this was the "little tease" Abraham was referring to, Red Sox fans will just have to wait and see. Advertisement Related: Alex Bregman Gives One-Word Praise to Red Sox Youngster Marcelo Mayer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Social media clamoring for Red Sox to call up Roman Anthony after another ugly loss
The Red Sox are in the midst of arguably their worst baseball this season after they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, including two walk-off losses. Boston now has 15 one-run losses after Wednesday's defeat, which leads MLB. Advertisement With the offense struggling, many have wondered when Roman Anthony will get the call from Triple-A Worcester. Baseball's No. 1 prospect has been having a strong season with the WooSox, batting .318 with eight home runs, 23 RBI and a .978 OPS. After Wednesday's loss — the fourth walk-off loss in their last five games — social media was ablaze about wanting the Red Sox to get Anthony to the big leagues. Last week, manager Alex Cora was asked what more Anthony needs to do in Triple-A to get promoted. 'That's a great question. I understand where you're coming from,' Cora said. 'But we are where we're at. Right now we've got some guys here that are playing great baseball. We understand that at one point, I do believe they're going to be part of this. But as of right now, we haven't made that decision.' Advertisement Slotting Anthony into the lineup would mean benching an outfielder. Calling Anthony up isn't a guarantee fix for what the Red Sox are going through. But a spark is certainly needed sooner rather than later. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Is it time for Roman Anthony to be called up by the Boston Red Sox?
Roman Anthony is not going to fix the Red Sox on his own. But it's time for Boston to promote the top prospect in all of baseball. The 21-year-old is wearing a Red Sox jersey, but his hat and helmet have had a "W" on them as he's torn the cover off the ball for Triple-A Worcester. He's entering Thursday's action with an incredible .318/.450/.528 slash line to go with a .978 OPS. Anthony has crushed eight homers and nine doubles in his 176 at-bats, while driving in 12 runs and scoring 18 out of the leadoff spot for the WooSox. There's little doubt Anthony could replicate his production -- or at least come close to it -- at the Major League level for Boston. He's built for the middle of the lineup at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, and he demolished another baseball on Tuesday, crushing a homer with an exit velocity of 115.5 mph. Those swings have been fairly common for Anthony in 2025. "He's not knocking on the door [to the majors], he's knocking it down, let's be honest," Boston manager Alex Cora said in his interview with WEEI Afternoons on Thursday. "When we make the decision, I know everybody's going to be happy and I know he's going to contribute." But the Red Sox seem set on letting him season in the minors a little longer. Boston has lost five straight and is desperate for an offensive spark. But chief baseball officer Craig Breslow used the team's current slump as a reason not to bring Anthony up when asked why he is still toiling in the minors during his Thursday morning interview on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show. "It's a fair question, especially when you look at Roman's performance in the upper levels of the minor leagues and in Triple-A to start this season. Roman can be a really, really good player, which we think he is. He still has some development opportunities he's working through, whether that's getting comfortable in left field -- he missed a little bit of time with an injury to his throwing shoulder -- or working on some things at the plate despite the stat lines screaming otherwise," said Breslow. "We also have to be mindful of the environment that Roman would be coming into and the pressure we could be putting on a 21-year-old in the midst of a losing streak to come up and save the team," continued Breslow. "Roman's time is coming. I don't think there is any question about that. We have to figure out what is best of the organization and what is best for him." Breslow added the team wants to make sure Anthony has a path to play every day, but there are roadblocks in Boston. But those current obstructions can be easily overcome by the Red Sox if they want to clear way for their top prospect. Is there really a roadblock for Roman Anthony in Boston? The Boston outfield is crowded with Ceddanne Rafaela and his incredible glove in center, Jarren Duran in left, and Wilyer Abreu locking down right field. Anthony has been playing mostly left for the WooSox when he's in the field, but is in centerfield for Thursday's game against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in Moosic, PA. But given the way the 27-31 Red Sox have been playing as of late, and considering the team leads the Majors with 15 one-run losses this season, finding a spot for Anthony should be the team's priority -- not keeping players happy in a struggling lineup. Again, Anthony isn't going to come in and save the day, but he could be the jolt the team needs as the season gets closer and closer to being a lost cause. Enough about this perceived roadblock, too. There are a number of ways to clear way for Anthony and his bat in Boston. Rafaela can play the infield and could replace the struggling Trevor Story at shortstop. Story has been slumping hard for over a month, and either needs to become a pricey bench player or get DFA'd to help clear way for younger players. If the team doesn't want to cast off Story because of his huge contract, move him to second base and let Kristian Campbell try his hand at first. (The rookie is set to play some first in Boston's weekend against the Braves.) Marcelo Mayer looks like he's here to stay in the big leagues, and can play third, short, or second. He gives Boston another reason to move on from Story. And it would likely take a miracle, but if Cora can convince Rafael Devers to grab his glove and play some third base again, it would open up the DH spot for Anthony when he isn't in the outfield. Things would get more complicated when Alex Bregman returns from his injury, but that shouldn't concern the Red Sox in the present. The season going completely off the rails is a much more pressing concern. There are ways to get Anthony in the field or simply get his bat in the lineup. It's going to take some shuffling, some potentially tough conversations, and likely require the Red Sox to eat a big contract. But it can be done. Anthony is the top prospect in all of baseball and has already proven himself at the Triple-A level. He will certainly go through some struggles and growing pains when he reaches The Show, but it's time for him to get a chance to get those out of the way and make a big impact in the big leagues. Current Red Sox players have all had their opportunity to make their mark on the 2025 season, and most of them have come up short. It's time for Anthony to get his shot, before it turns into another lost season for the Red Sox.
