Overview
- Anthony was placed on the injured list after injuring his hand while swinging and has been sidelined since May 4.
- On May 22 Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said the injury is a sprain at the base of Anthony’s right ring finger and that there is no tear.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy said Anthony felt soreness when he began swinging during rehab and the club shut him down to rest the finger.
- Anthony has struggled at the plate this season, hitting .229 with a .354 on-base percentage and a .675 OPS in 30 games, which increases pressure on Boston’s lineup plans.
- The club has used conservative treatments, including a cortisone injection, and will delay an activation timetable while it monitors recovery for the 22-year-old core player who also missed time in 2025.