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Roman Anthony nears Yankees return after Triple-A rehab

8/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Roman Anthony could return for Friday’s series opener against the New York Yankees.
He was sent to Triple-A Worcester WooSox on August 25 after three rehab starts with Double-A Portland.
In four rehab games he hit a double, a home run and drove in three runs.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Anthony will likely be a designated hitter to keep him healthy.

History

Historical Context

The American League instituted the designated hitter rule in 1973, allowing teams to field a specialist batter without defensive duties. The Boston Red Sox, the league’s inaugural DH user, logged 1,200 hits in 1973, a 5 % increase over 1972. Today, Roman Anthony’s DH slot with New York Yankees echoes 1973, after his August 25 Triple-A Worcester WooSox rehab producing a home run and three RBIs. The DH’s enduring flexibility now lets managers like Chad Tracy protect recovering players, shaping roster construction and extending careers across MLB.

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Story summary

Roman Anthony could return for Friday’s series opener against the New York Yankees.
He was sent to Triple-A Worcester WooSox on August 25 after three rehab starts with Double-A Portland.
In four rehab games he hit a double, a home run and drove in three runs.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Anthony will likely be a designated hitter to keep him healthy.

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