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Red Sox Sideline Rookie Roman Anthony Through Tuesday With Back Tightness

Boston will give the rookie extra rest following his sudden mid-back tightness before Monday’s game

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 20: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox leads off first base in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
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Jun 9, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (48) runs onto the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Roman Anthony was scratched about 20 minutes before first pitch Monday after signaling mid-back discomfort during Fenway Park warmups
  • Manager Alex Cora confirmed Anthony will also sit Tuesday as a precaution and said no MRI was needed to assess his recovery
  • Wilyer Abreu slid into Anthony’s third-spot lineup role and went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a key defensive play on Monday
  • Since debuting June 9, Anthony has delivered a .929 OPS and .330 batting average from July 1, highlighting his emergence as baseball’s top prospect
  • The Red Sox are balancing the development of their homegrown talent with strategic lineup moves to sustain their playoff push