Red Sox may activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Boston Red Sox could welcome back Roman Anthony and Trevor Story as soon as Saturday or Sunday during their four-game series against the Yankees. Both players have completed their rehab assignments with Triple-A Worcester. The Red Sox offense has struggled recently, enduring two consecutive shutouts and scoring no runs in 18 innings. Anthony and Story's return coincides with Boston's need for reinforcements, particularly after a 1-0 loss to the Yankees on Friday. The team left 10 runners on base in that game, highlighting their offensive challenges. With a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, the timing is critical for the Red Sox.
- •Red Sox expect to activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story this weekend.
- •Boston's offense has gone 18 innings without scoring.
- •The team lost 1-0 to the Yankees on Friday.
- •Anthony has hit.304 with two home runs during rehab.
- •Doubleheader scheduled for Saturday could allow for immediate impact.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Finally Welcome Back Two Major Reinforcements For Playoff Push
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mystery Around Red Sox Stars Continues, But Wait Could Be Nearly Over
"The Red Sox reportedly are close to welcoming Roman Anthony and Trevor Story back after their offense was shut out for the second consecutive game.
"After nearly four months of waiting, the Red Sox finally activated Roman Anthony and Trevor Story for the most dramatic possible return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:58 PMRed Sox Finally Welcome Back Two Major Reinforcements For Playoff Push
After nearly four months of waiting, the Red Sox finally activated Roman Anthony and Trevor Story for the most dramatic possible return.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:30 AMMystery Around Red Sox Stars Continues, But Wait Could Be Nearly Over
The Red Sox reportedly are close to welcoming Roman Anthony and Trevor Story back after their offense was shut out for the second consecutive game.
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