Boston Red Sox designated hitter Roman Anthony will miss the remainder of the current series and a division series due to muscle damage in his right wrist, dealing a blow to the club’s offensive depth as they fight to save their season.
Anthony Ruled Out Following Wrist MRI Scan
Anthony exited Tuesday night’s opening game in the sixth inning after aggravating a previous right wrist injury. Following the contest, the Red Sox sent Anthony back to Boston, where a magnetic resonance imaging exam on Wednesday morning revealed previously undetected muscle damage. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed the diagnosis, noting that the injury will prevent Anthony from returning for the remainder of the series against the New York Yankees or the next division series. The team announced that Anthony may require surgery.
MLB Approves Roster Replacement
Major League Baseball granted approval for the Red Sox to replace Anthony on the roster with Curtis Mead. With Anthony sidelined, manager Chad Tracy turned to Jahmai Jones to bat at the top of the Boston lineup for Wednesday’s matchup against Yankees left-hander Max Fried. The offensive shuffle comes at a precarious time for a Boston team struggling to manufacture runs.
Yankees Take Series Opener Behind Dominant Pitching
Tuesday’s opening game highlighted Boston’s ongoing offensive struggles. New York pitcher Cam Schlittler baffled the Red Sox over six and one-third innings, racking up 10 strikeouts while yielding just two hits. Ben Rice powered the Yankees’ offense in a 9-0 rout, driving in six runs highlighted by a grand slam in the eighth inning that put the game out of reach. The dominant victory leaves New York one win away from advancing to face the Tampa Bay Rays in a division series.
Scuffling Boston Offense Faces Elimination
The Red Sox enter Wednesday night’s contest carrying deep offensive concerns that extend well beyond the loss of Anthony. Boston scored just 71 runs in September, 18 fewer than the Phillies who were 29th in the MLB. The Red Sox must solve Yankees starter Max Fried, who carries a 4-1 record and a 1.93 earned run average across seven career starts against Boston.
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