Roman Anthony’s hand now has new ligament damage, but the Boston Red Sox are reportedly betting on rest, not surgery, for their young outfielder. This isn’t just about one player’s health, it’s a huge gamble for a team hoping to turn things around in 2027.
The Brutal End to a Frustrating Season
Talk about a gut punch to end the season! The Red Sox were already wrapping up a frustrating year, but outfielder Roman Anthony’s exit from the Wild Card Series roster after just Game 1? That was brutal. The dude, who was already limited to just 55 regular-season games this year due to a hand/wrist injury, aggravated his wrist *again* on a check swing. Seriously? Andruw Monasterio had to pinch-hit for him in the sixth inning, immediately raising concerns among fans. The imaging wasn’t great news, either: it revealed *new* ligament damage that wasn’t previously an issue. Ouch.
A Massive Bet on Rest for the “Future Face of the Franchise”
So, what’s the plan for their “future face of the franchise” with this new damage? Craig Breslow, as reported by MassLive’s Chris Cotillo on X, says surgery likely isn’t needed. Instead, it’s all about rest for “the next few months” before Anthony gets back to baseball activities. That’s a pretty big decision when you’ve got *new* ligament damage. Anthony, who is only 22, already signed a monster 9-year, $130.46 million extension with Boston after last season, so the investment is clearly there. He put up a .245/.339/.396 slash line with five homers and a .735 OPS in 242 plate appearances this year. Those numbers hint at his potential, but the hand issues are a major roadblock the team simply cannot ignore.
For the Red Sox to make any kind of deep postseason run in 2027, they absolutely need Anthony to rebound and have a strong year. This isn’t just about one guy; it’s about the future of that franchise. Betting on rest instead of a surgical fix for new ligament damage is a huge gamble for a player they’ve already invested so much in. Boston better hope this bet pays off, or 2027 could be another incredibly frustrating year for them.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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