Red Sox's Alex Cora Reveals What He Thinks Is Causing Roman Anthony's Throwing Issues

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony

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The Boston Red Sox are 2-8, and it has been a little bit of everything causing their problems early in the season. Roman Anthony's throwing issues, however, are one of the more surprising issues on the team.

Anthony was charged with his second throwing error of the season on Monday. The error allowed a second run to score and put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead by two, but the throw had no chance to even get the go-ahead runner. This came after a poor throw on Saturday that had no chance to get Fernando Tatis Jr., who was also the go-ahead runner.

After Monday's game, Alex Cora noted that he thinks the throwing issues are mechanical for Anthony, per The Boston Herald's Greg Dudek.

Cora also noted that he thinks Anthony is healthy and that he does not think he's in his own head. This is the second time in the last week that Cora has answered questions about Anthony's defense. He recently noted that he thinks Anthony needs to work on his footwork in the outfield, which is why he has spent some more time at designated hitter.

Anthony's arm was not as big an issue last season. He did post a minute-one arm value in 71 games. This year, he has a minus-one through 10 games. Anthony knows he has to be better.

“I’m doing everything I can pregame and just struggling to get a grip,” Anthony said after the game. “At the end of the day, there’s no excuse. It’s terrible. It’s bad baseball, and it’s on me.”

Anthony has high expectations of himself, and the fan base has high expectations of him. He has the makings of a superstar, but right now his defensive woes are overshadowing his potential.

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