Roman Anthony Injury Update
Roman Anthony left Tuesday night's game against the Guardians with left oblique tightness, instantly sending a ripple of worry through Red Sox Nation. The rookie outfielder, who’s quickly become a Fenway staple, grabbed his side after a check swing and was replaced by Nate Eaton—not the sight any Sox fan wanted with playoff hopes hanging in the balance. John Martinello (@martinello_john) reported on Twitter, that Roman Anthony exited Tuesday’s game after a swing, appearing to suffer from back discomfort.
“It’s definitely worse, in terms of the way it feels,” Anthony shared with reporters after the game, looking both frustrated and determined. He’d missed games earlier this season with back tightness, but as he put it, this felt different—maybe a bit more ominous, though he’s holding off on predictions until after his MRI on Wednesday.
The timing? It couldn’t be much worse. Boston’s already thin in the outfield with Wilyer Abreu sidelined by a nagging calf. And let’s face it: Anthony hasn’t just filled in, he’s lit a spark—batting near .291 over 71 games, knocking eight homers, and racking up a .465 slugging mark. The Sox are 45-27 since his call-up, a run even the most superstitious supporter can’t ignore. Not to hype him too much, but this is the kind of rookie stretch that fills pubs with storytelling grandpas for years.
Honestly, any time a guy limps off, grabbing his side, Sox fans start running worst-case scenarios. Remember Carlos Correa last year? Two weeks for similar tightness. Sometimes it’s a quick tune-up, sometimes the road is longer. Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) noted on Twitter that Roman Anthony is dealing with a left oblique injury, adding that if it’s a strain, the typical recovery time is around 2–3 weeks.
Anthony isn’t rushing to conclusions: “It sucks. I’m hoping for the best and staying positive, but any time I’m not out there, I’m pretty pissed off,” he told some source.
So here we are, Red Sox fans hitting “refresh” and crossing fingers, hoping tomorrow brings good MRI news—and that Roman Anthony’s most memorable September moments are yet to come.
