Red Sox Receive Positive Update on Roman Anthony's Rehab
Summary
Roman Anthony, an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, is recovering from a rare partial ligament tear in his right ring finger. He has started light batting practice and may soon begin a rehab assignment with minor league teams as he works to return to the lineup.Key Facts
- Roman Anthony injured a ligament in his right ring finger on May 4 against the Detroit Tigers.
- Since the injury, he has been unable to bat without pain and was sent to the Red Sox’s spring training facility in Florida for rehab.
- Anthony recently began swinging off a tee and taking short batting practice swings.
- The team allows him to swing up to 30 times a day while monitoring pain levels.
- Once he can swing without pain for multiple days, he will likely start a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Worcester or Double-A Portland teams.
- Outfielder Jarren Duran has been struggling as Anthony’s replacement, with one of the lowest batting success rates in baseball this season.
- The Red Sox hope Anthony’s return will improve the team’s weak offense, which is among the worst in franchise history.
- The team is taking a cautious approach to Anthony’s return to avoid rushing his recovery.
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