Boston Red Sox Player Roman Anthony Out for Remainder of Playoffs Due to Hand and Wrist Injury
Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox is out for the remainder of the playoffs due to a new injury to his right hand. The damage occurred during the AL Wild Card Series opener against the New York Yankees, and…
Portland Auburn, ME, September 30, 2026 —
Roman Anthony, a player for the Boston Red Sox, will miss the remainder of the postseason after sustaining a new injury to his right hand. The incident occurred during the opening game of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed further damage to the muscles in his wrist.
The extent of Anthony’s injury means he will be unavailable for the Boston Red Sox’s upcoming playoff games. The initial injury took place during the AL Wild Card Series opener against their divisional rival, the New York Yankees. Further diagnostic examinations revealed that the damage was not limited to his hand, but also affected the muscles within his wrist.
The specific timeline for recovery or the exact nature of the surgical intervention, if any, was not immediately provided. The team has not disclosed further details regarding the player’s prognosis or the anticipated duration of his absence beyond the conclusion of the current playoff run. This marks a significant setback for both the player and the Boston Red Sox organization as they continue their postseason campaign.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.pressherald.com, see more information here.
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