The Boston Red Sox have promoted Roman Anthony, MLB’s No. 1 overall prospect, ahead of a pivotal homestand. The 21-year-old outfielder replaces Wilyer Abreu, who was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain.
Anthony, who was tearing up Triple-A Worcester with a .288 average, .923 OPS, and 10 home runs in 58 games, solidified his case with a 497-foot grand slam Saturday — the longest homer in pro baseball this year.
A second-round pick in 2022, Anthony joins fellow rookies Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell in the lineup, signaling a youth-driven shift in Boston’s roster. Despite a 32–35 record and ongoing injuries, the Red Sox hope their top prospects can spark a turnaround.
