Overview
- Anthony has been sidelined since early May with a partial tear of a tendon in his right ring finger and was moved to the 60-day injured list in late June.
- He has progressed through a staged swing program in Fort Myers that moved from tee work to overhand pitching, the Hack Attack machine and now Trajekt high‑velocity pitching to approximate live arms.
- Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that Anthony is “getting closer” to beginning a minor‑league rehab assignment, but the club has not set a firm timetable.
- Reporter Ian Browne and others have projected a possible return around Labor Day if Anthony responds well to consecutive games on a rehab stint, which would give Boston extra lineup flexibility down the stretch.
- The Red Sox have surged to a 64-54 record without Anthony, so the team is taking a cautious approach to protect his bat speed and barrel control and to ensure any return provides a true boost rather than a risk of re‑injury.