The hype train has officially derailed. While Boston Red Sox fans cling to dreams of their so-called “future superstar,” MLB insiders are rolling their eyes, calling Boston’s top prospect more myth than masterpiece. And just as rumors swirl about a big-league call-up, the cracks in his game are becoming impossible to ignore.

Roman Anthony is the name that the Red Sox fans have been waiting for. And many believe that he is the push, the Red Sox need to make it big. But MLB insiders are not convinced about his defensive ability just yet.

Anthony has been playing in Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester and his numbers there are good. But his defensive numbers have not been up to par, which has brought his tag as “Top Prospect” into question.

An MLB insider said, “This is the guy who’s regarded as the number one prospect in the game. How is a guy the number one prospect in the game, if his defense sucks?” Anthony is primarily an outfielder. He has played center, left, and right field in the minors. But the one problem is he can’t read the ball off the bat. He has to rely on his reaction time and speed to get to that ball.

But all of that gets covered when he gets in the batter’s box. With the bat, the numbers are on a different level. In 2024, he had 18 home runs and 65 RBIs. Even with all the “defensive troubles” he has faced, his bat will do the talking. But the question is, are those numbers enough to call him a top prospect? Especially with low defensive numbers.

According to reports, his position is in one of the outfield corners, where his stats speak for themselves. So, the main question is, can he carry the same form to the major leagues if called up by the Red Sox?

But “good” isn’t “great,” and for a so-called generational talent, that’s a problem. If Roman Anthony is the answer, the Red Sox better hope they’re asking the right questions. Because in a league where elite outfielders are expected to track fly balls without looking like they’re solving a calculus equation, his bat might not be enough to save him.

MLB scout says Roman Anthony is almost ready for the Red Sox challenge

The Boston Red Sox might just have their next big thing—or at least that’s the hope. Roman Anthony, Red Sox’s top prospect, is knocking on the big-league door, and according to one MLB scout, he’s “almost ready” for the show. Almost. While his bat looks the part, the real question is whether his glove can keep up. The hype is real, but so are the growing pains.

Roman Anthony is the next big thing in baseball and there is no doubt. But there is a little bit more he has to do before hitting the big league. And that is exactly what one scout said.

In a perfect world, three or four months in AAA would be good for his development, but I think given the opportunity to break with the club, he could hold his own.” With a few more months in the minor league, he will be able to improve on the defensive skills that many people complain about.

But even if he makes the Red Sox team before that, he will be able to hold his own. Playing at the right field in defense will be a good start for him. The big, green monster might be a bit too much to start with. And there is no questioning his batting. If the fielding side doesn’t work, Anthony can still be used as a DH by the Red Sox.

But if the Red Sox are hoping for a flawless superstar right out of the gate, they might want to pump the brakes. Anthony’s bat is MLB-ready, but his glove still needs polishing—unless Boston’s plan is to turn him into a permanent DH before he’s even 21. The talent is undeniable, but the real test isn’t just making the roster—it’s proving he belongs. And that, as they say, is where the game truly begins.