Spring training is in full swing as the Boston Red Sox prepare for the MLB regular season. In the past week, a few players have been sidelined due to illness. However, WEEI’s Rob Bradford shares positive news for Boston: top prospects Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony have returned to camp. Mayer may be back in the lineup soon, while Anthony still needs more time before resuming play.
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Although Marcelo Mayer may not start the season with the Red Sox, he has been productive in his seven spring training games, hitting a home run and a triple while posting a .588 slugging percentage. Meanwhile, Roman Anthony had a tougher battle with the flu circulating through camp, reportedly losing up to 10 pounds. Manager Alex Cora has acknowledged uncertainty regarding lineups this week, as several players are still recovering. Along with Anthony and Mayer, Triston Casas, Romy González, and Seby Zavala also missed time late last week due to illness.
Anthony, ranked as baseball’s No. 2 prospect, is expected to be a key contributor for Boston this season, provided he stays healthy. While losing 10 pounds isn’t the ideal way to kick off his potential rookie campaign, his 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame should help him regain the weight without issue.
