Roman Anthony expected to spend all night on the Triple-A bus to Lehigh Valley. Instead the top Red Sox prospect learned he’d be headed to Boston to make his MLB debut instead.

NESN also said more than 80 percent of NESN 360 subscribers tuned in at some point to see Anthony’s first game.

Before being called up, the Red Sox want Anthony to play more in the outfield and also work on some small things at the plate. Yes, it’s nitpicking, and Anthony belongs in the majors. But right now, the Red Sox are being patient and are being extra cautious of the environment that he gets brought up in.