How are the Red Sox weighing when to promote Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer to the majors? It's a question that farm director Brian Abraham answered Tuesday.

An injury scare quieted the buzz a bit, but fans are clamoring for Anthony's debut. But there are reasons it hasn't happened yet.

As the Boston Red Sox’s No. 1 prospect, Roman Anthony, continues his ascension through the minor league ranks, his inevitable call-up grows more pertinent for fans. The outfield logjam complicates things for Anthony, but his talents are more and more celebrated by the day.