The Boston Red Sox are set to begin a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday at Fenway Park.
Before the White Sox series, the Red Sox announced updates on injured stars Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet.
Red Sox Reveal Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet Injury Update
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)
According to Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH, Anthony, an outfielder, is taking overhand batting practice.
Alexander wrote on X: “Roman Anthony is taking overhand BP. He’s in the “phase of introducing new things” then seeing how his hand feels after each raise in intensity. Chad Tracy says: “as long as he’s feeling good, then go to the next step.””
Anthony has been on the injured list since early May with a partially torn ligament in his right hand and ring finger.
Anthony had a rough start to the 2026 season, hitting just .229/.354/.321 with one home run and five RBI over 30 games before being placed on the IL. Last season, he hit.292/.396/.463 with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 71 games.
The outfielder represented Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this year. During the tournament, Anthony slashed .280/.400/.520 with two home runs and seven RBI across seven games.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 25: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after pitching against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 25, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Alexander also provided an update on Crochet, a left-handed starting pitcher.
Alexander wrote: “Garrett Crochet is throwing 50-60 feet, per Tracy.”
Crochet has been sidelined since late April with left shoulder inflammation and a lat strain. The southpaw had an uncharacteristically bad start to the season, posting a 6.30 ERA in 30 innings across six starts.
Last year, Crochet finished second in American League Cy Young Award voting after posting a 2.59 ERA with an MLB-leading 255 strikeouts in 205 1/3 innings across 32 starts.
Boston Red Sox Right Now
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 08: Interim manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox speaks to media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
Boston had a big trade deadline. In addition to Rutschman, Boston acquired left-hander Erik Miller and minor-league outfielder Carlos Gurierrez for struggling shortstop Marcelo Mayer.
The Red Sox also acquired outfielder Eli White from the Atlanta Braves for minor-league right-hander Tyler Uberstine. Additionally, the Red Sox recently traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. Unfortunately, Mead suffered a left wrist fracture in his first game with the Red Sox.
Boston is the second American League Wild Card team with a 60-51 record. The club is 5 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East. Boston is also just two games back of the New York Yankees for the first American League Wild Card spot.
Boston Red Sox Announce Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet Update Before White Sox Series