Red Sox's Roman Anthony Opens Up After Taking Positive Step Toward Injury Return
The Boston Red Sox's young outfielder took a big step in his recovery process, but still has a ways to go before returning to the field.
Red Sox's Roman Anthony Opens Up After Taking Positive Step Toward Injury Return originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Boston Red Sox star Roman Anthony took a big step forward in his recovery from the injured list.
The Red Sox recently placed Anthony on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 5, with a right wrist sprain. The 22-year-old outfielder played catch for the first time on Friday since spraining his wrist, and was visibly not wearing a brace. Playing catch is a positive step in Anthony's recovery process, and he could take another big step forward soon, as interim manager Chad Tracy revealed the young outfielder could start a hitting progression as early as this weekend, per The Boston Globe's Tim Healey .
As Anthony continues to strive toward a return to the field, the star outfielder opened up about how he felt after throwing for the first time since his wrist injury. “I’m out of the brace and got to do baseball activity today,” Anthony said on Friday, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo . “So, positive signs.
I’m feeling good. Based on the way I felt throwing today, hoping to get into that (swinging a bat) very soon. I don’t have a timeline on what they want from me or the plan.