Roman Anthony provides offense for Boston Red Sox upon returning from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Roman Anthony returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup on Sunday following a stint on the injured list. Since his return, the outfielder has recorded four hits in eight at-bats with three extra-base hits. During a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park on August 31, 2026, Anthony contributed to a ninth-inning rally that tied the contest at 8-8. His presence at the leadoff spot provides stability for a team that has struggled with offensive production from that position throughout the season. Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu are expected to benefit from Anthony’s ability to get on base as the team enters the final month of the schedule.
- •Roman Anthony returned to the active roster on August 30, 2026.
- •Anthony went 4-for-8 with three extra-base hits in his first two games back.
- •The outfielder hit a ball at 106.5 MPH to spark a ninth-inning rally against Seattle.
- •The Red Sox leadoff spot previously carried the lowest OPS in Major League Baseball.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — It’s time for Red Sox fans to see the best of Roman Anthony
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