Red Sox President Provides Roman Anthony Injury Update Following Recent Setback
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony hasn't played in a game since May 4, missing the team's last 14 contests due to a finger injury.
Red Sox President Provides Roman Anthony Injury Update Following Recent Setback originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has missed the team's last 14 games due to injury .
The 22-year-old was originally placed on the injured list with a wrist ailment, but Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy updated the situation on Friday. "Sam Kennedy on @TheGregHillShow says Roman Anthony has a sprain in ligament on base of ring finger. No tear," WEEI's Rob Bradford posted on X.
Sam Kennedy on @TheGregHillShow says Roman Anthony has a sprain in ligament on base of ring finger. No tear. — Rob Bradford (@bradfo) May 22, 2026 Anthony recently suffered a setback in his recovery and has been shut down from swinging a bat.
The former second-round draft pick was mentioned by some as a possible darkhorse candidate for this season's AL MVP award but had struggled to produce prior to the injury. Anthony has recorded one home run, five RBIs and a . 229/.