Despite the Red Sox' victory, one of the main storylines was around rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, who was a late scratch on Monday due to back tightness. Ahead of their game against Kansas City on Tuesday, the Red Sox made an official decision regarding the 21-year-old after missing Monday's game.

"Jarren Duran is an interesting case. He turns 29 in September and can't become a free agent until after the 2028 season. He's also a player whose game is built around speed," Abraham wrote. "Projecting what kind of player Duran will be when he's 32 or 33 is difficult."

An hour and a half before first pitch, Roman Anthony walked around Fenway Park in a blue checkered suit rather than his normal batting practice attire. A special occasion calls for something fancier than baseball pants,