Roman Anthony got pulled from Game 1 of the American League wild card series against the Yankees in the fifth inning, and yeah, his availability for Game 2 is totally up in the air. This ain’t good news for Boston, especially after dropping Game 1 big time, 9-0. Anthony, who usually kicks things off as their leadoff guy, had his hand wrapped during his at-bats and ended up getting subbed out by pinch hitter Andruw Monasterio in the sixth.
Manager Tracy Spills on Anthony’s Exit
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy didn’t hold back about what went down. He explained that Anthony’s hand “flared on him” after a check swing and then another swing, making things “uncomfortable” enough to pull him. Tracy said they’ll just “have to see what tomorrow brings.” What’s really hitting hard here is that this isn’t just some random bump. Tracy confirmed this injury is “different” from the one that sent Anthony to the injured list earlier this year, but it’s clearly related to previous issues. He mentioned that sometimes you get a “stinger” that goes away, but today, “some stuff happened that was more serious and was uncomfortable.”
A Recurring Nightmare For Anthony
This hand issue is a brutal blow, especially since it’s the *same hand* that caused trouble before. Anthony, who is only 22, already missed three months of the 2026 season due to a partial tendon tear in his right ring finger. And get this, he also sat out last year’s postseason because of a left oblique strain. The guy can’t catch a break! In his two seasons with the Red Sox, Anthony has played in 126 games, hitting 13 homers and bringing in 47 RBIs. To see him exit Game 1 in such a critical moment, with his team down 9-0 and their season hanging by a thread, just stings.
The Yankees took Game 1 on Tuesday, September 29, winning 9-0. Now, Boston has to somehow regroup fast. Game 2 is Wednesday at 8 p.m., and Game 3, if they can even get there, is Thursday, also at 8 p.m. If Anthony is out for Game 2, that’s a massive hole at the top of their lineup when their season is literally on the brink. Big question is, can they bounce back from this devastating Game 1 loss and another injury to a key player?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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