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Red Sox Rule Out Quick Return for Roman Anthony as Wild-Card Race Tightens

Craig Breslow says the rookie has not begun baseball activities, highlighting how far the recovery still has to go.

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Roman Anthony has been sidelined since the start of September.
Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony watches his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Sep 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (19) hits a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Anthony sustained a second-grade left oblique strain on Sept. 2 and remains on the injured list after 16 missed games.
  • Breslow reported pain has eased but there is "quite a bit" of progress needed before baseball work, pointing to a timeline of weeks rather than days.
  • Boston has scored 70 runs in 16 games and gone 7-9 without him, with six games left and a one-game edge for the AL's second Wild Card.
  • Before the injury, the 21-year-old hit .292/.396/.463 with 8 homers, 18 doubles and 32 RBIs in 71 games, ranking sixth on the team in WAR.
  • The club says pitchers Dustin May, Jordan Hicks and Brennan Bernardino are ramping up, and depth players are training in Fort Myers to stay ready.