Overview
- Anthony, who sprained a ligament under his right ring finger on May 4 in Detroit, removed his brace and played catch Friday after a cortisone shot.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy said he will not play this weekend in Atlanta and could rejoin the club in Kansas City if he responds well.
- The team will clear him only after he shows full grip strength during live-swing batting tests.
- He has not swung a bat since the injury, with no timetable offered for activation.
- Boston’s offense has struggled to score this season, and a healthy Anthony could help restore on-base skill and spark the order.