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Sam Kennedy addresses injury miscommunication regarding Roman Anthony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Sam Kennedy addresses injury miscommunication regarding Roman Anthony

Summary

Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy apologized for a miscommunication regarding Roman Anthony's hand injury during an interview on June 11. Initially downplaying the severity, Kennedy later acknowledged the injury as a partially torn ligament. Kennedy took responsibility for the confusion and has spoken with Anthony about the matter. Anthony, who has faced setbacks during his recovery, is still wearing a splint and has not resumed swinging. The Red Sox are managing his absence as he approaches nearly six weeks on the sidelines.

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•Sam Kennedy owned up to miscommunication about Roman Anthony's injury.
•Anthony's injury involves a partially torn ligament in his right ring finger.
•Kennedy stated he should not have commented on medical specifics.
•Anthony is still in recovery, wearing a splint and not swinging.
•The Red Sox are navigating Anthony's extended absence from the lineup.

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Kennedy apologizes for Roman Anthony injury controversy: ‘That’s on me, 100%’

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As part of a newsworthy interview on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” Thursday morning, Red Sox team president and CEO Sam Kennedy took ownership for a miscommunication about Roman Anthony’s hand injury earlier this month.
— Yahoo Sports

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