The Boston Red Sox have multiple young stars on the rise, but not enough people are talking about Marcelo Mayer.
To be fair, Roman Anthony deserves all of the praise and attention he's getting. Even if 2026 American League MVP projections for Anthony are a bit much, he's done nothing but consistently show that he's the next big thing in Boston, and the Red Sox are certainly operating as if that's a foregone conclusion.
Beyond Anthony, Boston also expects a big year from Wilyer Abreu, and rightfully so. The 26-year-old has won two Gold Gloves in his first two MLB seasons, but he's yet to put together a full season of fringe All-Star-level offense he's flashed before.