Roman Anthony Placed On Injured List By Red Sox With Wrist Injury

[Steve Drumwright]

 

The topsy-turvy season of the Boston Red Sox took another turn when left fielder Roman Anthony was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a sprained right wrist.

Catcher-infielder Mickey Gasper was called up from Triple-A Worcester to replace Anthony on the 26-man roster

Anthony was injured during a checked swing Monday in a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. In the time since, Anthony has been receiving treatment and the wrist was showing improvement, but the Red Sox decided to take the safer route and put Anthony on the shelf for a brief period and not rush him back into the lineup or leave the roster shorthanded for any further games.

Anthony's performance at the plate could also use some time off. The left-handed-hitting slugger has put together a .229/.354/.321 slash line with one homer and five RBIs in 30 games. That is a stark contrast to what he did last year after making his MLB debut. In 71 games in 2025, Anthony had a slash line of .292/.396/.463 with eight homers and 32 RBIs. He was MLB's No. 1 prospect when he was promoted last year.

Gasper has a .296/.429/.519 slash line in 28 games at Worcester with six homers and 27 RBIs. Gasper made his MLB debut with the Red Sox in 2024, playing in 13 games, going 0-for-18, then was traded to the Minnesota Twins and played in 45 games last year. Between the two seasons, he has a .133/.250/.195 with two homers and 11 RBIs. The Red Sox picked him up this offseason after twice being designated for assignment.

 

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[iortiz]

This guy is officially made of crystal. He has had injuries in every part of his body at this point. 

[vegasbob]

Once RA returns who expects him to be a  hot hitter. Why would time off get him ready to hit ?

[Sthpaw777]

Just read a report that he’s taken a step back in his rehabilitation. This may be more than first thought. He’s already given Campbell 60m before he should have. I’m wondering if Roman Anthony is going to be worth what he was given. 
not trying to be negative but I thought both deals were too soon. I wanted to see how the league adjusted to both and then how they adjusted back before offering any money. Those two guys didn’t have enough time in the league to really gauge how they would perform. Both really haven’t shown me much.

[Behindenemylines]

On 5/18/2026 at 6:16 PM, iortiz said:

This guy is officially made of crystal. He has had injuries in every part of his body at this point. 

I am also concern with the injuries. He is too young to be having all of these issues. Before he got hurt last year is what the Sox need from him. If the Sox can get a healthy Anthony and trade for someone who can hit for power and play 3B, their pitching and D can get them a wild card in a weak AL.