As an outfielder, Anthony faces a logjam for everyday playing time as Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreau and Rob Refsnyder split time, with Masataka Yoshida hoping to return soon from an injury. And at a shortstop, Mayer would have to compete with highly paid veteran Trevor Story for playing time.

An anonymous scout says Boston Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer has looked better than Roman Anthony in minor league action.

Trevor Story has been around the block a time or two. The Boston Red Sox's starting shortstop was once a top prospect who took over for a superstar veteran in T