Roman Anthony Makes Progress in Rehab With Swinging Drills

WHO:

Newsweek - Roman Anthony, outfielder for the Boston Red Sox

MLB.com - Chad Tracy, interim manager of the Boston Red Sox

WHAT:

Newsweek - Roman Anthony took a step toward returning to play.

MLB.com - Anthony resumed a swing progression after suffering a partial tear of a tendon connected to his ring finger.

MLB.com - Anthony was projected as a key hitter for the Red Sox, having slashed .292/.396/.463 with eight homers and 32 RBIs in his rookie season.

MLB.com - Anthony had a .229 batting average, one homer, and five RBIs in 130 plate appearances this season before his injury.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The injury occurred at Comerica Park.

MLB.com - Anthony moved to the team’s Spring Training base in Fort Myers, Florida, for rehabilitation.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The injury occurred on May 4.

MLB.com - Anthony was named to the All-Tournament team during the World Baseball Classic in March.

MLB.com - The final game of the regular season is on September 27.

WHY:

MLB.com - The injury was initially thought to be a minor issue requiring a 10-day injured list stint but proved to be slow to heal.

HOW:

MLB.com - Anthony started swinging a bat off a tee and doing short flips, with a current limit of about 30 swings.

MLB.com - Chad Tracy stated that Anthony's progression will depend on how he feels after starting to swing again.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 04:10 UTC)

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is making strides toward a return to play after suffering a partial tear of a tendon in his ring finger. Currently rehabilitating at the team's Spring Training base in Fort Myers, Florida, Anthony has begun a swing progression, starting with about 30 swings off a tee and short flips. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted that Anthony's recovery will depend on how he feels as he continues this process, with the final game of the regular season set for September 27.