The timeline for an Anthony promotion, as well as where he’ll fit in when he does come up, are two of the biggest questions facing the Red Sox as the season gets into full swing. The glut of major league outfield options made it almost a certainty that Anthony wouldn’t crack the Opening Day roster,

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow was at the forefront of the decisions to sign Bregman and to move Devers to DH. And on Friday, he opened up on some of the discussions that had gone down behind the scenes. During an appearance on MLB Now, Breslow praised Devers for eventually swallowing his pride and accepting his new assignment.

Despite their sluggish 1-4 start, the 2025 Red Sox are capable of big things. Boston's fans should have that annual expectation.