Red Sox Commit to Developing Roman Anthony in Outfield

Despite strong performances in Triple-A and mounting fan pressure, the Boston Red Sox have not promoted top prospect Roman Anthony to the major leagues. Team executives, including Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham, emphasize the importance of Anthony continuing his defensive development in the outfield rather than transitioning to first base, despite the team's need at that position. They argue that adding a position switch to the challenge of moving to the majors would complicate Anthony's progression and that he is too valuable as an outfielder. Additionally, the organization is waiting for both Anthony and fellow prospect Marcelo Mayer to refine specific skills, such as Anthony pulling the ball in the air more consistently and Mayer making solid swing decisions. The decision to delay their promotion is also influenced by current roster composition and the need for available spots at their positions. While the Red Sox affirm that player development is the priority, they acknowledge the prospects' readiness and desire to join the big league roster soon.