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Roman Anthony Leaves Red Sox Victory with Wrist Discomfort
5/5/2026, 12:43:42 PM
Roman Anthony Exits Game with Wrist Discomfort
On May 4, 2024, the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4. Left fielder Roman Anthony left in the bottom of the second after feeling right-wrist discomfort while checking his swing against Tigers starter Tyler Holton. He was replaced by Masataka Yoshida and will travel to Boston for evaluation by the team’s hand specialist.
Background & Recent Performance
Anthony, 21, is in his second major-league season. Through 30 games he has posted a .229/.354/.321 line with one homer and five RBIs. He missed four games in April due to back soreness, which the Red Sox expected to resolve after a single day of rest. Recent outings show an uptick to .269/.345/.346 over his last seven games, including two doubles off the Green Monster.
Key Figures
Key figures include left fielder Roman Anthony, interim manager Chad Tracy, replacement outfielder Masataka Yoshida, Tigers starter Tyler Holton, and the Red Sox medical staff who will examine Anthony.
Data & Statistics
The Red Sox were 14-21, the AL East’s worst record, when the injury occurred. Anthony’s season slash line remains .229/.354/.321 (30 games). Emerging contributors include Jarren Duran, who has hit three homers in his last seven games, and Marcelo Mayer, batting .333/.391/.405 with five RBIs in his last 15 appearances.
Impact on Red Sox
The injury arrives as Boston sits at 14-21, the league’s worst record, and with a depleted starting-pitcher rotation. Anthony’s projected growth is viewed as a key component of the team’s offensive rebuild, making his availability critical for both lineup stability and long-term competitiveness.
Official Statements & Responses
Interim manager Chad Tracy expressed optimism that the injury would not require an injured-list stint but said a definitive assessment would await the specialist’s evaluation. The team announced that Anthony left the game with right wrist discomfort, and imaging was reported as negative.
Criticism & Opposition
Boston fans worried that another layoff could stall Anthony’s development and further strain a lineup already thin on starting pitchers.
On-the-Ground Reports
A rain delay in the eighth inning gave fans time to absorb the news of Anthony’s exit; the delay lasted until the sixth inning before play resumed.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Both sources confirm wrist discomfort and negative imaging, but no definitive diagnosis or return timeline was provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm hopeful (it's not something that will require an injured list stint),” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager, Boston Red Sox
What’s Next
Anthony will see the Red Sox hand specialist later this week; the team will decide whether he requires an injured-list stint before the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox.
