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Updated May 19, 2026
Roman Anthony, 21-year-old Red Sox outfielder, suffered a right wrist sprain on May 4, 2026 during a check swing against Detroit. Initial X-rays were negative, but an MRI with a hand specialist revealed a ligament sprain. Anthony was initially day-to-day but was subsequently placed on the 10-day IL. He experienced a significant setback on May 18 when he felt soreness during rehab swings, forcing the Red Sox to halt his batting activity and push his return deeper into June. Anthony is batting .229 with 1 HR and 5 RBI over 30 games in 2026, down from a strong 2025 rookie season (.292/.396/.463).
Strengths
- + Negative X-rays initially suggested no structural damage
- + Strong 2025 rookie season performance (.292/.396/.463, 3rd in AL ROY voting)
- + Young player (21 years old) with recovery potential
- + Team initially hopeful to avoid IL placement
Weaknesses
- - Right wrist ligament sprain requiring extended recovery
- - Soreness during rehab swings on May 18 forced shutdown of batting activity
- - Return timeline pushed into late June or beyond
- - Struggling at plate in 2026 (.229 BA, .675 OPS)
- - Multiple setbacks during rehabilitation process
- - Red Sox offense already struggling without him (16-21 record)
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Right wrist ligament sprain sustained on May 4, 2026 during check swing. Initial X-rays negative but MRI confirmed ligament involvement. Experienced soreness during rehab swings on May 18, forcing extended shutdown from batting activity.
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Anthony Banda is a rp for the Minnesota Twins.
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