Red Sox capitalize on young talent amid Anthony and Mayer struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have surged in performance, going 14-2 over their last 16 games leading into the All-Star break. Key contributions have come from players promoted from their AAA roster as Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer struggle through sophomore seasons. Anthony is batting.229 before a finger injury, while Mayer is slashing.220 with a forearm issue. The team is 0.5 games from a Wild Card spot and may pursue trades to strengthen their lineup.
- •Red Sox currently on a nine-game winning streak.
- •Anthony and Mayer have both been underperforming this season.
- •Red Sox have a chance to make the playoffs, now only 0.5 games out.
- •Recent roster changes have contributed to their improved performance.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox winning streak isn't an indictment of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer despite speculation
"The Red Sox are thriving now, but blaming Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer for before that isn't fair.
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