Could Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony Be Baseball’s Next Superstar? Here’s What to Expect.
How does he fit on the current Red Sox roster?
That it took so long for Boston to call upon its top prospect says more about the state of the team’s big-league roster than it does about Anthony. The Sox entered the season with all three outfield positions spoken for: Jarren Duran in left, Ceddanne Rafaela in center, Wilyer Abreu in right. An oblique issue for Abreu was the catalyst for Anthony’s promotion.
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How Anthony fits in once Abreu, who is also a left-handed-swinging right fielder, returns from the IL depends on a number of factors. How long will Abreu be sidelined? How does Anthony look in his absence? Do the Red Sox move Rafaela to the infield and send scuffling rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to Triple-A for a refresh? Does another club construct an appealing trade package for Rafaela or Duran, opening a spot in the grass?
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