Red Sox Face Pressure to Call Up Top Prospect Roman Anthony

Roman Anthony, the Boston Red Sox's top prospect and a standout performer in Triple-A, has sparked widespread calls for his promotion to the major leagues following a 497-foot grand slam and consistently strong offensive and defensive stats. Despite batting .290 with 10 home runs and a .916 OPS in Triple-A Worcester, Anthony remains in the minors while the Red Sox struggle offensively and sit 9 1/2 games out of first place. Critics and fans argue that Kristian Campbell, who has shown poor defensive performance at second base, should be demoted to make room for Anthony, who could improve both offense and defense. Some analysts suggest the Red Sox's best defensive alignment would place Anthony in left field, with Jarren Duran in center and Ceddanne Rafaela or David Hamilton at second base, optimizing the team's overall cohesion. The Red Sox's cautious approach with prospects and early-season struggles at Triple-A initially delayed Anthony's promotion, but recent improvements and the team's need for a spark have intensified speculation that he will be called up soon, possibly as early as June 9. Overall, there is strong consensus that Anthony deserves a spot on the major league roster immediately to help revitalize the Red Sox's season and fan support.