Red Sox keep Roman Anthony on rehab assignment ahead of Yankees series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox confirmed that Roman Anthony will continue his rehab assignment in Worcester, missing both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Anthony, who has been sidelined since May due to a right wrist injury, has made progress in rehabilitation, hitting.304 with two home runs in seven rehab games. He expressed frustration over the prolonged recovery but remains hopeful for an imminent return. The Red Sox are currently in a playoff race and aim to have their top prospect back soon, with potential dates for activation being Sunday or Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
- •Roman Anthony remains on rehab and won't play against the Yankees.
- •He has been out since May due to a finger injury.
- •Anthony is hitting.304 in seven rehab games in Worcester.
- •Activation could happen as early as Sunday or Monday.
- •Boston is chasing an American League playoff spot.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Get Roman Anthony Update Amid Yankees Series
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Roman Anthony Decision Before Crucial Yankees Series
"The Boston Red Sox dropped the opener of their four-game series against the New York Yankees 1-0 on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Cam Schlittler held the lineup in check across 5⅔ scoreless innings, and the offense could not come through with runners on, going hitless in seven at-bats with men in scoring position.Boston fell […] The post Red Sox Get Roman Anthony Update Amid Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Red Sox announced a Roman Anthony decision ahead of their crucial series against the rival New York Yankees. The post Red Sox Announce Roman Anthony Decision Before Crucial Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:05 PMRed Sox Get Roman Anthony Update Amid Yankees Series
The Boston Red Sox dropped the opener of their four-game series against the New York Yankees 1-0 on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Cam Schlittler held the lineup in check across 5⅔ scoreless innings, and the offense could not come through with runners on, going hitless in seven at-bats with men in scoring position.Boston fell […] The post Red Sox Get Roman Anthony Update Amid Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:03 AMRed Sox Announce Roman Anthony Decision Before Crucial Yankees Series
The Red Sox announced a Roman Anthony decision ahead of their crucial series against the rival New York Yankees. The post Red Sox Announce Roman Anthony Decision Before Crucial Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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