Red Sox face elimination in Game 2 against Yankees in Wild Card
Red Sox must win Game 2 against Yankees or face playoff elimination.
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MLB 2026 Playoffs
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony ruled out of Wild Card series against New York Yankees due to right hand injury with new wrist strains revealed in imaging. Curtis Mead replaces him on the playoff roster as the Red Sox face elimination after a 9-0 Game 1 loss.
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2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31 · UTC publication dates
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Roman Anthony missed 101 games in 2026 season due to hand injury
Roman Anthony, a premier baseball prospect in his second major league season, missed 101 games from May 5 to August 29, 2026, after suffering a right hand injury. He initially tore a ligament in his right ring finger while holding on a check swing on May 4 and did not return to the Boston Red Sox lineup until August 29. Anthony had played in only 55 games during the 2026 regular season, batting .245 with five home runs and a .735 OPS.
Roman Anthony removed from Boston Red Sox Wild Card lineup due to hand injury
Roman Anthony, a 22-year-old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, was removed from the lineup for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday due to hand pain. Anthony had exited Game 1 (a 9-0 loss) in the sixth inning after aggravating his right hand during checked swings. Additional imaging revealed new strains to different muscles in his wrist in addition to the pre-existing injury. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed Anthony would miss the remainder of the Wild Card series and likely the American League Division Series if Boston advances.
Red Sox face elimination in Game 2 of Wild Card Series against Yankees
The Boston Red Sox faced elimination in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. After losing Game 1 by a score of 9-0 on Tuesday, Boston was in a must-win situation with Game 2 starting Wednesday. The Red Sox were set to start pitcher Sonny Gray against Yankees pitcher Max Fried.
MLB approves playoff roster substitution for Boston Red Sox
MLB approved a playoff roster substitution for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday evening, with Curtis Mead replacing Roman Anthony on the roster. This substitution rules Anthony ineligible for at least the American League Division Series should Boston advance past the Wild Card series.
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Anthony sidelined from Red Sox Wild Card roster due to hand injury
Hand injury forces Anthony out of Red Sox Wild Card roster ahead of playoffs.