Red Sox Must Promote Top Prospect Roman Anthony Now

The Boston Red Sox are deep in another rocky season. Defensive slip-ups and uneven play keep tripping them up, making it tough to stay in the mix.

Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell has landed in the spotlight, mostly for his defensive mistakes. These lapses have cost the team on more than one occasion.

Over in Worcester, top prospect Roman Anthony is grabbing headlines for all the right reasons. He’s been on a tear, looking more than ready for his shot in the majors.

Will calling up Anthony and shaking up the roster actually rescue Boston’s season? That’s the question hanging in the air.

Kristian Campbell: A Growing Defensive Concern

Campbell came into the year with plenty of buzz, stepping into the second base job. While he’s shown flashes at the plate, his defense has been a huge problem.

Advanced stats aren’t kind—they put him near the bottom among second basemen. That’s a tough look for a position that’s supposed to be steady and dependable.

Costly Mistakes Highlight the Defensive Gap

Against the Yankees recently, Campbell’s defensive struggles hit a low point. One big mistake swung the momentum and helped hand Boston another loss.

These errors are piling up, and they’re making it even harder for the Red Sox’s pitchers, who already have their hands full. Sitting at 31-35, Boston can’t afford to keep letting games slip away like this.

Roman Anthony: A Star in the Making

While Campbell is still searching for consistency, Roman Anthony is making noise in Triple-A Worcester. Just this week, he crushed a 497-foot grand slam—seriously, scouts and fans are still talking about it.

He’s hitting .290 with 10 homers and a .916 OPS, so it’s not just a hot streak. Anthony’s solid in the field, too, with the flexibility to handle all three outfield spots.

Why Anthony Could Be the Solution

Boston’s defense ranks among the league’s worst, which puts even more pressure on a pitching staff that’s already stretched thin. Bringing up Anthony could add some much-needed pop to the lineup and tighten up the defense at the same time.

Imagine Anthony in left, Duran in center, and Rafaela or Hamilton at second. That’s a defensive look that could actually change things for Boston.

What’s Holding Boston Back?

Even with Anthony raking in Triple-A and the team desperate for a spark, he’s still waiting for his call. Some folks think the front office is stalling because of “Super Two” arbitration rules, which could save them money by delaying his service time.

But honestly, that doesn’t really fit with how they’ve handled other prospects this year. They’ve already promoted several guys early without much hesitation.

Management’s Tough Choices

It doesn’t help that Triston Casas is out for the year, forcing Boston to mix and match at first base. Campbell has even been mentioned as a stopgap at first, though it’s hard to see how moving him fixes much.

Boston’s front office is under real pressure to act. Do they stick to the long-term plan, or make a bold move now to stop the bleeding?

Conclusion: Time for Action

Boston can’t keep ignoring the obvious. Campbell’s struggles on defense keep piling up, and Anthony’s been more than ready down in Triple-A.

Honestly, why not just swap them? The team could use a defensive boost, and it’s not like the lineup couldn’t use a little shakeup.

No, calling up Anthony won’t magically solve everything. Still, putting the best talent on the field feels overdue, and it’s a shot worth taking as the season grinds on.

Red Sox fans are fed up and hungry for something to change. Maybe Roman Anthony’s the spark this team’s been missing all along.

This franchise has too much history to settle for mediocrity. Letting sloppy defense ruin another year? That’s just not good enough.

The clock’s ticking, Boston. Isn’t it time to make a move?

 
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