Roman Anthony begins rehab assignment with Double-A Portland Sea Dogs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony participated in his first professional game since May 4, starting a rehab assignment with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on August 18. Anthony, who suffered a partial tear of his right ring finger ligament, hit second and served as the designated hitter. In his first at-bat, he drew a walk. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for over three months and is focused on regaining his form to assist the Red Sox as they seek to solidify a playoff position.
- •Roman Anthony began a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on August 18.
- •He sustained a finger injury on May 4, causing a prolonged absence.
- •Anthony drew a walk in his first at-bat since returning to play.
- •He previously batted.229 with one home run in 30 games before injury.
- •Red Sox currently hold the second wild card spot in the American League.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony begins rehab assignment with Portland
"For the first time since May 4, Roman Anthony played in a pro baseball game. The Red Sox outfielder began a rehab assignment with Portland on Tuesday.
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