Red Sox's Roman Anthony experiences injury setback in recovery process

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Red Sox's Roman Anthony experiences injury setback in recovery process
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Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox is not making progress in his recovery from a hand injury. Initially placed on the injured list on May 7 with a sprained ligament under his right ring finger, Anthony faced a setback after swinging a bat last week, leading to discomfort. As of June 4, he has not swung a bat since then, and no timeline has been set for further rehabilitation steps. Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized that Anthony's return depends on how he feels moving forward.

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  • Anthony's injury is a sprained ligament in his right ring finger.
  • He last attempted to swing a bat on May 30.
  • No additional imaging has been ordered since his setback.
  • There is no established timeline for his return.
  • Anthony has struggled this season with a.229 batting average.
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The young outfielder has still not swung a bat after facing a setback in his recovery last week when he attempted to hit off a tee.

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