Roman Anthony will not return to Red Sox lineup against Yankees tonight
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Roman Anthony will not play for the Red Sox in their matchup against the Yankees on August 28, 2026. With a double-header scheduled for tomorrow, the team is likely awaiting an opportunity to open an extra roster spot. Anthony's recent rehab suggested he is ready for the majors, but team management has opted to keep him in the minors for now. This season, the Red Sox have relied on many role players, raising questions about the sustainability of their success heading into the postseason. Caleb Durbin has emerged as a significant contributor, shifting the focus on how the team blends established talents with those who helped turn their season around.
- •Roman Anthony is not in the Red Sox lineup against the Yankees.
- •Boston is preparing for a double-header tomorrow.
- •Anthony's rehab suggests he is ready for big league action.
- •Red Sox have relied on unexpected contributors this season.
- •Caleb Durbin has become a notable player in the team's resurgence.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Get Major Roman Anthony Update Before Yankees Series
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony will not play against Yankees tonight
"It appears that Roman Anthony might not be returning to the Boston Red Sox before their series against the New York Yankees. Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram-Gazette reports that the star outfielder is at Polar Park. Roman Anthony is here at Polar Park. — Tommy Cassell (@tommycassell44) August 28, 2026 This likely indicates that […] The post Red Sox Get Major Roman Anthony Update Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Let’s get the big question out of the way: Roman Anthony WILL NOT return to the Red Sox lineup tonight: Given that there’s a double-header tomorrow, it’s possible that the Sox brass just wants to wait until they get an extra roster spot so they don’t need to make a decision on who to demote […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:26 PMRed Sox Get Major Roman Anthony Update Before Yankees Series
It appears that Roman Anthony might not be returning to the Boston Red Sox before their series against the New York Yankees. Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram-Gazette reports that the star outfielder is at Polar Park. Roman Anthony is here at Polar Park. — Tommy Cassell (@tommycassell44) August 28, 2026 This likely indicates that […] The post Red Sox Get Major Roman Anthony Update Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:35 PMRed Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony will not play against Yankees tonight
Let’s get the big question out of the way: Roman Anthony WILL NOT return to the Red Sox lineup tonight: Given that there’s a double-header tomorrow, it’s possible that the Sox brass just wants to wait until they get an extra roster spot so they don’t need to make a decision on who to demote […]
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