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