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Red Sox Prospect Watch: Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer Await Their Call-Up
Colin Lynch covers the NFL, MLB and WNBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the New England Patriots. His sports coverage has been featured on The Sports Daily and Basketball Insiders, as well as FanSided's Chowder & Champions. A New Hampshire native and former D1 baseball player at St. John's University, Colin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and enjoyed a four-year professional baseball career.
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The Boston Red Sox continue to hover around .500, which has many fans anticipating the arrival of top prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer
As the Boston Red Sox navigate the early stages of the 2025 MLB season, attention turns to their top prospects, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, who are making compelling cases for promotion from Triple-A Worcester.
Kristian Campbell’s ascent to the Red Sox’s Opening Day roster was a highlight of the offseason. The 2023 fourth-round pick impressed with a .330 batting average, 20 home runs, and 24 stolen bases in the minors last year. His performance earned him the starting second baseman role, a position that had been a revolving door for Boston in recent seasons. Campbell’s early success sets a precedent for other prospects aiming to make their mark.
With the Red Sox struggling to pull away from the .500 mark, many fans in Red Sox Nation are awaiting the promotion of two more future Red Sox pieces.
Kristian Campbell is one of the most impressive prospects we will ever see.
The 22 year old is slashing:
.417 / 2 HR / 4 RBI / 1.333 OPS
5 K : 4 BBHas an ELITE hit tool, oh and his AAV over the next 8 years is $7.5 Million.
pic.twitter.com/MmwLgsPiW1— Andrew DeCeglie (@Andrew_FBB) April 4, 2025
Roman Anthony’s Offensive Surge & Marcelo Mayer’s Steady Progress
Roman Anthony, the Red Sox’s top prospect, is off to a strong start in Worcester. Through 13 games, he’s batting .283 with a .441 on-base percentage and a .941 OPS, including two home runs and seven RBIs. His recent performance, reaching base five times in a game, underscores his readiness for the majors. With Boston’s outfield struggling offensively, Anthony’s promotion could provide a much-needed boost.
Roman Anthony continues to hit baseballs really hard pic.twitter.com/Gy6DoppIkJ
— Garrett Mashburn (@G_Mashburn) April 15, 2025
Shortstop Marcelo Mayer, another top prospect, is showing promise despite a slower start. He’s batting .200 with two home runs and 10 RBIs over 50 at-bats. Mayer’s defensive skills and potential make him a candidate for promotion, especially if injuries or performance issues arise in the infield.
Marcelo Mayer absolutely MAULED a left-on-left bomb for his first career AAA homer pic.twitter.com/gfHbxM5qHq
— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) April 2, 2025
Path to the Majors
While both Anthony and Mayer are making their cases, roster dynamics play a crucial role. Anthony could slot into the outfield, especially if current players continue to underperform. Mayer’s path is more complex, with established players like Trevor Story and Alex Bregman occupying infield positions. However, the Red Sox have shown a willingness to promote talent when needed, as evidenced by Campbell’s rise.
Marcelo Mayer says that he feels like he earned a spot on the Red Sox and should be in the Majors. They didn’t give him a timeline.
pic.twitter.com/PGzEorBxjX— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) March 28, 2025
As the season progresses, the performances of Anthony and Mayer will be closely monitored. Their continued development and the needs of the major league roster will determine when they get the call to Boston.
