Overview
- The injury began on May 4 when Anthony hurt his right ring finger on a check-swing foul and was placed on the injured list shortly afterward.
- A late-May swing program was halted after tee work on May 28 caused follow-through pain, leaving Anthony able to do most activities but not full swinging.
- Reporting and team sources confirmed Saturday that the problem is a small partial tear of the ligament at the base of his right ring finger.
- Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy publicly apologized for earlier comments that described the issue as only a sprain, and Anthony says his recovery is progressing slowly and still painful with an uncertain timetable.
- Anthony has missed more than 40 days and 32 games, a gap that has weakened Boston’s offense and increases the likelihood the club will consider roster moves if a clear return date does not emerge.