Roman Anthony Gets Good News Amid Red Sox Decision

According to Bradford, the Red Sox have moved Anthony's locker, moving him between Jarren Duran and Alex Bregman. In a follow-up post, Bradford pointed out how this could be good news for Anthony.

"This," Bradford wrote. "And today's lineup are strong signs they will find other avenues for a roster spot once Abreu returns."

Bradford's insight is that with the Red Sox moving Anthony's locker in-between two stars like Duran and Bregman, his spot in the Majors is secure. That would in turn make the Red Sox have to decide on what other move they need to do once Abreu returns.

There are a few options, including designating someone for assignment or sending down a struggling prospect like Kristian Campbell. But, whatever they decide, it's pointing towards someone other than Anthony getting moved once Abreu returns.

While it's speculation, Bradford also points out the lineup for the game against the New York Yankees at Fenway. Duran, who normally is an everyday starter, is getting the day off. Anthony, Ceddane Rafaela, and Rob Refsnyder make up the outfielders for the Red Sox.

That configuration would likely be the same once Abreu returns, just with Abreu sliding into the spot that Refsnyder occupies. There would need to be reshuffling constantly, and the outfield would rarely be the same on a day-to-day basis, but it would keep all four outfielders on the roster at the same time.

Most importantly, it would keep Anthony in the Major Leagues as the top prospect attempts to get his footing at the MLB level. While Anthony's locker move isn't exactly an admission of Anthony staying in the Majors, it is a sign that he might stay up once Abreu returns.