At long last, Roman Anthony gets his opportunity with the Boston Red Sox
Fantasy baseball managers, rejoice! The Boston Red Sox have officially promoted Roman Anthony, arguably the sport’s top prospect. This highly anticipated move comes after starting outfielder Wilyer Abreu landed on the injured list, immediately opening a spot for Anthony in the middle of Boston’s lineup.
Anthony, just 21, dominated at Triple-A Worcester. In 58 games, he posted an impressive .288/.423/.491 slash line with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs. His exceptional plate discipline, drawing nearly as many walks as strikeouts, highlights his advanced approach. He even crushed a 497-foot grand slam on Saturday, proving his immense power.
Available in over 85% of ESPN standard leagues on Monday, Anthony is poised to be the most-added player in fantasy. While some recent Red Sox prospects have struggled, Anthony’s mature hitting, strong pitch recognition, and consistent high walk rates (over 18% for three seasons) suggest he’s different. His ability to hit left-handed pitching is another major plus.
The Red Sox need Anthony to be a solid, consistent contributor, not necessarily a lineup leader. His minor league performance indicates he’s ready for this challenge. Fantasy managers should be patient, but expect significant results from this promising rookie.