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How Long is Roman Anthony Out? Injury Timeline, Possible Return, Updates on Red Sox Outfielder
TL;DR
Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox injured his hand during a game against the Detroit Tigers. X-rays were negative, but he has returned to Boston for further evaluation.
Key points
- Roman Anthony injured his hand during a game.
- X-rays were negative for Anthony's injury.
- He has returned to Boston for further evaluation.
- Anthony reported no prior pain in his hand.
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The Boston Red Sox have dealt with their fair share of injuries in the early 2026 MLB season, and they suffered another major scare with superstar outfielder Roman Anthony, who exited Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers early after injuring his hand.
After the game, Anthony said he "never even had any pain in my hand before, so we'll see what happens." Though manager Chad Tracy said that X-Rays were negative, Anthony has been sent back to Boston.
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Here are the latest injury updates on the Red Sox star and his projected return.
Roman Anthony injury updates
After Boston's 5-4 win in the series opener against Detroit, Tracy said that Anthony will be sent back to Boston to meet with a hand specialist.
Anthony said that he will probably get an MRI to see what's going on.
"Just took a swing and it didn't feel good," Anthony said to reporters. "As I came back in and went under to continue to swing, it just was painful."
Q&A
What is the injury timeline for Roman Anthony?
Roman Anthony's injury timeline is currently unclear, but he has returned to Boston for further evaluation after injuring his hand.
When might Roman Anthony return to the Red Sox lineup?
There is no specific timeline for Roman Anthony's return, as it will depend on the results of further evaluations.
What happened to Roman Anthony during the game against the Detroit Tigers?
Roman Anthony exited the game early due to a hand injury, although he reported no pain prior to the incident.
Are there any updates on Roman Anthony's condition?
As of now, X-rays on Roman Anthony's hand were negative, but he will undergo further assessments in Boston.
