BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 25: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 25, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox revealed that Roman Anthony will be out for the rest of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees.
From MassLive’s Chris Cotillo on X: Roman Anthony was driven back to Boston last night and had imaging that revealed multiple new strains in his hand plus a re-aggravation of the old injury. He is out for the foreseeable future.
Curtis Mead has replaced Anthony on the roster.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 23: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox stands on deck in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy removed Anthony for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of AL Wild Card Game 1 against the Yankees on Tuesday.
Roman Anthony update: His right hand was “uncomfortable” and “flared” on a check swing, Chad Tracy said.
That’s the same hand that sidelined him most of the season.
GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 18: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 18, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Game 2 of the Wild Card Series is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. If the Red Sox lose tonight, they will be eliminated from the postseason.
Before Wednesday’s game, Anthony made an honest statement on his injury.
Boston Red Sox’s Roman Anthony Makes Honest Statement on Injury Amid Yankees Series
GettyBOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on May 10, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
From NESN’s Tom Caron on X: Roman Anthony today: “I feel sick to my stomach. Haven’t slept much. It doesn’t feel real… to get the same news again, and even worse… it’s hard.”
Caron added: Anthony said he returned to Boston to meet with doctors who had seen his hand/wrist the most. The hope was to get a quick MRI, hopefully get the all clear, and get back to NY for Game 2.
Lineups for Wild Card Series Game 2
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being struck out by John Schreiber #56 of the New York Yankees to end game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Right-hander Sonny Gray is slated to start for Boston.
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Roman Anthony spoke to reporters about his injury before Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series between the Red Sox and Yankees.
Boston Red Sox’s Roman Anthony Makes Honest Statement Amid Injury News