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Red Sox Lineup Vs. Orioles: Roman Anthony To Miss Third Straight Start
TL;DR
Roman Anthony will miss his third consecutive start for the Boston Red Sox due to a back injury. Initially expected to miss only one game, he remains sidelined as the team faces the Baltimore Orioles.
Key points
- Roman Anthony is missing his third straight game
- He has a back injury
- Initially expected to miss only one game
- The Red Sox are playing against the Baltimore Orioles
- Manager Alex Cora provided updates on Anthony's condition
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Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that outfielder Roman Anthony's back injury would likely cost him just one game.
Now, two days later, Anthony is set to begin the Red Sox's series-opener vs. the Baltimore Orioles on Friday on the bench for the third straight contest.
"📍Baltimore," the Red Sox's official account posted on Bluesky, along with the team's starting lineup.
Anthony missed Thursday's series finale against the New York Yankees due to the injury, though Cora said the 21-year-old would be available off the bench.
Anthony said before Thursday's loss that he'd be "ready to play in the next couple of days" and would "be back out there soon."
Q&A
Why is Roman Anthony missing games for the Red Sox?
Roman Anthony is missing games due to a back injury that has kept him out for three straight contests.
When will Roman Anthony return to the Red Sox lineup?
There is currently no specific timeline for Roman Anthony's return, as he has been benched for the third consecutive game.
