The Boston Red Sox promoted outfielder Roman Anthony to the majors, the team announced Monday. Anthony was in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays, batting fifth and manning right field. Wilyer Abreu landed on the injured list with an oblique strain.

Prized rookie Roman Anthony has hit his first major league home run for the Boston Red Sox in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners.

Roman Anthony has finally been called up to the Major Leagues by the Boston Red Sox. The top prospect in all of baseball was promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.