Red Sox’ Roman Anthony begins rehab assignment with Double-A Portland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Roman Anthony, left fielder for the Red Sox, is set to play in a game for the first time in three-and-a-half months. The 22-year-old will serve as the designated hitter against Reading at Hadlock Field on August 19. Anthony suffered a ligament tear under his right ring finger on May 4 and faced a prolonged recovery, initially expecting a brief stint on the injured list. He resumed hitting earlier this month after nearly nine weeks of rehabilitation, feeling pain-free as he prepares to return to competitive play. Interim manager Chad Tracy has confirmed that Anthony is scheduled for additional play in the coming days.
- •Anthony plays his first game since May 4 injury.
- •Will bat second as designated hitter against Reading.
- •Initially expected to return in 10 days after his injury.
- •Resumed hitting progression on July 29 after rehabilitation.
- •Scheduled for a hybrid day of play on August 20.
- 4:31 PMThe Boston Globe — Red Sox’ Roman Anthony is trying not to get too excited about the first game of his rehab assignment, but what a game it was - The Boston Globe
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Roman Anthony Sends Red Sox Loud Message In First Rehab Game
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — What Red Sox’ Roman Anthony said before first rehab game; ‘Felt weird to finally be here’
"Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony will play in a baseball game Tuesday for the first time in three-and-a-half months. Here's what he had to say.
"Roman Anthony reached base four times and homered in his first rehab game, sending the Red Sox an encouraging message about his recovery.
"Anthony offered a glimpse of something he hadn’t shown in a regular-season game this year.
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External links- The Boston GlobeAug 19, 2026, 4:31 PMRed Sox’ Roman Anthony is trying not to get too excited about the first game of his rehab assignment, but what a game it was - The Boston Globe
Anthony offered a glimpse of something he hadn’t shown in a regular-season game this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:45 AMRoman Anthony Sends Red Sox Loud Message In First Rehab Game
Roman Anthony reached base four times and homered in his first rehab game, sending the Red Sox an encouraging message about his recovery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:10 AMWhat Red Sox’ Roman Anthony said before first rehab game; ‘Felt weird to finally be here’
Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony will play in a baseball game Tuesday for the first time in three-and-a-half months. Here's what he had to say.
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