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Matt Barnes defends Red Sox medical staff amid Anthony injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Matt Barnes defends Red Sox medical staff amid Anthony injury concerns

Summary

Former Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes has defended the team's medical staff following criticism of their handling of Roman Anthony's injury. Anthony, who has been on the injured list for nearly two months with an initially misdiagnosed wrist injury, faces uncertainty regarding his return. Barnes, during a social media post, stated that he believes the medical team is elite, despite the confusion surrounding Anthony's injury, which was later revealed to be a partially torn ligament in his finger. The Red Sox hope to have the young outfielder back as they navigate a difficult stretch in the season.

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•Roman Anthony has been on the injured list for nearly two months.
•Anthony's injury was initially thought to be a minor wrist sprain.
•Barnes praised the Red Sox medical team on social media.
•A torn ligament in Anthony's finger complicated his recovery.
•The team is eager to reintegrate Anthony as the season progresses.

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The Boston Red Sox's medical staff has taken some heat recently after all of the confusion with star outfielder Roman Anthony's injury.
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