Roman Anthony is officially back, joining Triple-A Worcester this week for his rehab stint, and man, do the WooSox need him. They’re sitting 3½ games behind Indianapolis for the International League East second-half top spot. With only four weeks left in the regular season, every game is a playoff game for them right now as they try to make up ground on multiple teams.
Crunch Time for the WooSox
Worcester’s got some serious work ahead if they want a shot at the International League championship. They’re 3½ games back of Indianapolis, with Scranton/WB two games ahead of them and 1½ games behind Indy. Oh, and four *other* teams are also sitting above the WooSox in the standings. That’s a lot of ground to cover! Acting manager Iggy Suarez gets it, though. He said, “I think that’s what makes it fun.” He’s telling his guys to “enjoy it” because playing for something at this point in the season “kind of revives” you. It helps get you through those dog days. Suarez knows it’s “pretty cool” and a lot of pro ball players “never had an experience of going through a playoff run or being in the playoffs.” Even with a recent “scuffle,” sitting at 27-23 (63-58 overall), that playoff mentality needs to kick in immediately.
Big League Help Arrives for a Rivalry Week
Good news for Worcester fans: Roman Anthony, who’s been rehabbing a finger/hand injury, is jumping to Triple-A after playing four games with Double-A Portland. Red Sox acting manager Chad Tracy confirmed Anthony’s move this week. Anthony’s no stranger to Polar Park; he last played there on June 8, 2025. The day before, the 22-year-old outfielder hammered a 497-foot grand slam. Talk about a statement! He’s not the only big leaguer in the house either. Infielders Trevor Story (hernia) began his rehab on August 16, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) has already played a handful of games. With top prospect Franklin Arias or even Romy Gonzalez potentially mixing in, this lineup could get dangerous right as they face the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/WB, in a huge six-game series. It’s rivalry week, baby, with the big league Red Sox also heading to the Bronx to face the New York Yankees!
What’s Next for Worcester
This week is massive. Every single game counts, starting with Tuesday’s 6:05 p.m. showdown. If you’re heading to Polar Park, you can catch Taco & Tequila Tuesday, Tail Waggin’ Tuesday, AARP Ticket Tuesday, and the Leominster Town Takeover. Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. is First Responder Wednesday, where first responders get four free general admission tickets. With Anthony back and the playoff race heating up, this is the time for the WooSox to show what they’re made of.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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