Roman Anthony's rare finger injury sidelines Red Sox outfielder

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Roman Anthony's rare finger injury sidelines Red Sox outfielder
Summary

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has missed six weeks due to a rare injury affecting his throwing hand. Initially diagnosed with a right wrist injury, he now has a torn ligament in his ring finger, a condition deemed unprecedented by medical professionals. Dr. Mark Cohen noted that recovery timelines for such an injury can be 8-12 weeks, but the lack of similar cases makes prognosis difficult. The Red Sox insist Anthony is on track for recovery despite setbacks in his rehabilitation.

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  • Roman Anthony has been sidelined for 42 days.
  • His injury is now diagnosed as a torn ligament in the ring finger.
  • Dr. Cohen describes this as a rare injury with no prior cases.
  • Timelines for recovery could extend to two months.
  • Red Sox continue to monitor Anthony's rehabilitation process.
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  • 8:12 PMYahoo SportsIndependent Doctor Baffled By Roman Anthony's 'Never Before Seen' Injury
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Roman Anthony's injury continues to get messier.

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