Roman Anthony weighs in on Marcelo Mayer trade to Giants

Boston acquired left-hander Erik Miller in the exchange.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 181 min read

What happened: Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony addressed the trade of his former roommate and fellow prospect Marcelo Mayer. Boston sent Mayer to the Giants ahead of the deadline for left-handed reliever Erik Miller and outfield prospect Carlos Gutierrez.

Why it matters: The move provides Mayer with a fresh start on the West Coast after a forearm issue sidelined him since late June. Anthony noted he was sad to see his friend leave but expressed excitement for the new opportunity. Both players debuted for Boston in 2025 after rising through the system together.

By the numbers: Anthony batted .229 with a .675 OPS over 30 games this season before suffering a finger injury. Mayer hit .223 with a .625 OPS across 114 total games during his tenure with the Red Sox.

What to watch: The Red Sox host a three-game series against the Giants starting Friday, presenting a chance for the former teammates to reunite at Fenway Park.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-08-18T21:31:56.875066+00:00

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