Red Sox pencil in Roman Anthony at leadoff as Marcelo Mayer, Kristian Campbell battle for roster spots taken at BSJ Headquarters (Red Sox). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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TONE SETTER

Red Sox pencil in Roman Anthony at leadoff as Marcelo Mayer, Kristian Campbell battle for roster spots

By Chris Henriqueat BSJ Headquarters

February 21, 2026

Anthony, 21, is set to be the focal point of the lineup and will serve as the tone-setter to open the season. The young outfielder moved into the leadoff spot over the final 21 games last year before an oblique injury on Sept. 2 cut his season short.Read More

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