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Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony opened his rehab stint with the Portland Sea Dogs by going 2-for-2 with a homer and two walks, showcasing power and plate discipline in his first game since May 4 against Double-A pitching.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony returned from a 106-day injury layoff in his first rehab game with Double-A Portland, going 2-for-2 with a homer, a single and two walks as he DH’d and batted second, signaling a promising return and renewed enthusiasm on the field.
Boston’s surprising winning streak is powered by elite pitching during spring training, offsetting the absence of top hitter Roman Anthony who remains unable to swing while rehabbing. Contributions from Abreu, Contreras, and Durbin have helped the lineup, but Breslow hasn’t committed to buying at the trade deadline; plans are fluid and the team could pursue help before Aug. 3 or pivot to selling if the season turns.
Boston placed outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ligament in his right ring finger, with utilityman Mickey Gasper recalled to fill the roster. Anthony left a game with wrist discomfort and hasn’t played recently; the IL stint could be backdated to Tuesday, targeting about a one-week return. The move eases an outfield logjam and allows regular playing time for Duran, Abreu, Rafaela, and Yoshida, with Gasper providing multi-positional depth.
Boston is navigating a wave of injuries: Roman Anthony has wrist discomfort and traveled to Boston for a specialist (X-rays in Detroit were negative), Danny Coulombe is on the 15-day IL with cervical spasms, and Brayan Bello will open instead of starting. Sonny Gray is expected to be activated to start vs the Tigers, while Ranger Suarez and Garrett Crochet deal with hamstring and shoulder issues. With an outfield logjam, Masataka Yoshida is being benched for pinch-hitting use, and Jarren Duran provided a timely homer as the Sox reshuffle around Anthony's absence.
Garrett Crochet spun six scoreless innings and Roman Anthony went 3-for-4 with a walk, aided by MLB’s new automated ball-strike system overturning a ninth-inning pitch, as the Red Sox beat the Reds 3-0 on Opening Day.
Roman Anthony is being viewed as a clubhouse leader for the Red Sox as he starts his first full MLB season, with teammates like Garrett Whitlock praising his leadership and manager Alex Cora noting a youth-forward clubhouse dynamic that could define the team's culture this year.
Bold 2026 MLB predictions envision Roman Anthony winning AL MVP, the Royals fielding a top-10 offense, the Mets leveraging pitching depth to contend, Mike Trout reclaiming elite form with renewed sprint speed, the Reds breaking their home playoff drought, Drake Baldwin emerging as a top catcher, a live-ball era stolen-base surge driven by coaching changes, Jacob Misiorowski capturing NL Cy Young, Cam Smith breaking out as a multi-tool star, and Justin Wrobleski outperforming Snell thanks to a deep, improved Dodgers rotation.
The piece traces Roman Anthony’s rapid rise—from a South Florida youth idolizing MLB stars to Boston’s top prospect and a pivotal force for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic—highlighting his breakout rookie season, a timely call-up after Corbin Carroll’s injury, and his standout performance at the plate as the U.S. chases a WBC title at loanDepot Park, with praise from family, coaches and teammates.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony hit solo homers as the United States edged the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami, behind Paul Skenes and a quiet bullpen to advance to the final against the Venezuela–Italy winner; Nolan McLean is set to start the championship game.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lift the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, improving to 3-0 and setting up a group-round finale vs. Italy; Jarren Duran homered twice for Mexico, which will also face Italy, while Paul Skenes worked four innings allowing one hit with seven strikeouts.
Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony is diagnosed with a left oblique strain and is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks, potentially missing the postseason, but remains optimistic about returning soon. Manager Alex Cora emphasizes team resilience and the importance of player health.
Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to an oblique strain, potentially affecting his and the team's postseason prospects. Anthony, who has been a key player this season, was placed on the injured list after injuring himself during a game, and his absence will require the team to adjust their roster as they push toward the playoffs.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain, which could sideline him for four to six weeks, impacting Boston's playoff push as they navigate injuries to key outfielders amid a competitive AL East race.
Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox left a game early due to left oblique tightness and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, with further updates expected after the imaging results.