Red Sox winning streak isn't an indictment of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer despite speculation

The Boston Red Sox entered the MLB All-Star break on a strong winning streak, emerging as one of the best teams in baseball during the first half of the 2026 season. Young call-ups from the AAA roster, including Anthony Seigler, Jake Bennett, and Payton To'oto'o, have stepped up to fill in for injured players and contributed to the hot streak. Despite speculation, the article argues that top prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer should not be blamed for the team's earlier struggles given the current success.