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Boston Red Sox DH Roman Anthony has been scratched from the starting lineup against the New York Yankees due to a sore back. This decision comes after the team's recent 4-0 loss.
Boston Red Sox DH Roman Anthony
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The Boston Red Sox will be without one of their best players as they look to bounce back from Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.
Roman Anthony is out of the starting lineup for the middle game of the series on Wednesday. According to Alex Cora, Anthony is dealing with a sore back.
Fortunately, Cora expects Anthony to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Cam Schlittler.
Anthony's absence is a big blow for the Red Sox, who have been scuffling offensively. The 21-year-old outfielder has been mired in a slump as well, going just 2-for-15 over his last five games.
With Yankees left-hander Max Fried starting on Wednesday, at least Anthony's absence gives Cora an opportunity to get another right-handed bat in the lineup. will replace Anthony in left field with Andrew Monasterio taking the DH spot.
Roman Anthony was scratched from the lineup due to a sore back.
His absence could significantly affect the Red Sox's performance, as he is considered one of their best players.
The Red Sox last played on Tuesday, where they lost 4-0 to the New York Yankees.

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This marks just the third time this season that Anthony is not in Boston's starting lineup, and the first game he's missed due to injury.