The rehab report for the Red Sox big leaguers is turning into a total mixed bag, with Roman Anthony absolutely crushing it while some other key guys are still struggling to find their rhythm. Anthony, for one, looks more or less fine. He is out there hitting moon shots, working his walks, and genuinely working his way back into form. What a relief, right?
The Rehab Report Card: Highs and Lows
Anthony is making his first appearance with the WooSox on Tuesday, heading southwest from Portland to Worcester, and the big question is whether he could even rejoin the team before the weekend. Chad Tracy wouldn’t “completely rule it out,” but he did say Anthony is “still in the building-up phase of outfield and continuing to get at-bats.” We all want him back, but you gotta be smart about these things.
On the flip side, things are not looking so hot for Trevor Story and IKF. Both guys honestly look lost at the plate, which is a tough pill to swallow. They are heading to Boston today for reevaluation, with a slim chance they could rejoin the squad for the upcoming series against the Marlins. Story, especially, didn’t even look like a big leaguer during his time down in Worcester. Talk about a complication: Nick Sogard has been absolutely lights out in Fenway. Tracy just gushed about Sogard, saying you “can’t say enough about it,” praising his “power swings on the left side, powerful swings on the right side,” and “great defense.” Sogard’s at-bats have been “enormous,” making the decision on Story’s return incredibly difficult.
Crochet’s Long Road and the Playoff Rotation Tease
Then there’s Garrett Crochet. This guy isn’t nearly as close to returning, even though he’s making progress and “playing catch from 90 feet with greater intensity.” That injury has hit him hard; he officially lost his ability to opt out of his contract in 2030, and the Red Sox now hold an option on him for the 2032 season. Crochet has “long since accepted it,” saying his goal is simply to “come back and help the team in any way that I can.” That’s the mindset you want to see. When he does eventually return, he will be throwing to new catcher Adley Rutschman, who is getting rave reviews for how well he handles the pitching staff.
As this season marches on, it’s hard not to dream about what this team could be with Crochet back in the rotation, especially as we eye playoff time. We are getting a little preview of what the Sox playoff rotation might look like this week, though, with Ranger Suarez, Payton Tolle, and Sonny Gray slated to face the Marlins in that order. Jake Bennett, another potential postseason starter, has been great relative to expectations but is struggling a bit now. His struggles yesterday continued in the early stages, but some great defense bailed him out.
This Marlins series is going to be crucial for everyone. We need to see how these rehabbing players integrate, if at all, and what these roster decisions mean for the overall shape of the team as they continue their push.
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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