2 weeks agoBoston 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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jen McCaffrey
1 month agoBoston 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.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Gabrielle Star
1 month agoThe 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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
2 months agoThe 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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
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