Red Sox Player Roman Anthony Sidelined by Hand Injury; Team Eliminated
Red Sox player Roman Anthony was removed from the roster with a new hand injury as the team was eliminated from the AL Wild Card Series; surgery may be required.

Fresno Visalia, CA, September 30, 2026 —
Roman Anthony, a player for the Boston Red Sox, has been removed from the team’s roster due to a new hand injury. The extent of the injury and the specific timeline for his recovery were not immediately detailed.
The timing of Anthony’s injury coincides with the Red Sox’s elimination from the American League Wild Card Series. Further details regarding the team’s performance in the series, including opponents and game outcomes, were not provided in the summary.
Following the assessment of his hand injury, it has been indicated that surgery may be required. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided.
This development adds to the team’s challenges as they conclude their participation in the AL Wild Card Series. Anthony’s potential need for surgery means he will be unavailable for upcoming team activities, and the specifics of his return to play will depend on the outcome of any surgical procedures and subsequent rehabilitation.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. The details surrounding the injury’s cause and the specific date of the roster removal were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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