Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer knows Roman Anthony better than most people, and he spoke about him on Saturday.

Marcelo Mayer believes Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony is ready for the big leagues, praising his game and maturity.

Customarily, the Red Sox hold a brief, informal ceremony to welcome each new call-up to the major leagues after a big league debut. Marcelo Mayer, however, had to wait for his.