Red Sox called up top prospect Roman Anthony just days after 497-foot grand slam
The Red Sox went into the season knowing that top prospect Roman Anthony would join them in Boston at some point in 2025. But leave it to the 21-year-old to draw that call-up with the most emphatic of home runs.
The Red Sox made it official on Monday, calling up Anthony from Triple-A Worcester. And he'll join the team for the series opener against the Rays at Fenway Park. With the Red Sox dropping in the AL East standings, fans had been clamoring for Anthony's call. So, it was really a matter of when — not if — for Anthony's call.
Yet, one swing on Saturday gave Boston no choice. In Worcester's game against the Rochester Red Wings, Anthony obliterated a 91 mph fastball for a 497-foot grand slam. Just wow.
That was the kind of swing that had an entire front office thinking, "Yeah, he's ready."
This was also the scene of him leaving the WooSox facility shortly after the call-up.
In 58 games with Worcester, Anthony hit .288 with 10 home runs and a .913 OPS. He'll immediately add power to a lineup that already ranked near the top of the league in home runs.
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