Anthony, who is managing minor shoulder soreness, has hit four homers and seven extra-base hits in 16 games at Worcester.

Roman Anthony’s recent offensive surge has surely made it look like he’s ready for the Red Sox to call him up to the majors. But a minor injury that has limited Anthony defensively is causing the club to proceed with caution for the time being.

The Red Sox have activated Liam Hendriks from the 15-day injured list, marking the right-hander's return to the majors for the first time in nearly two years.