Roman Anthony, the Boston Red Sox outfielder, is currently nursing a sprained ligament in his right hand and has yet to return to the diamond.
Interim manager Chad Tracy has said the 23‑year‑old is making small, incremental improvements, but the focus remains on rebuilding grip strength before he can even pick up a bat.
Anthony will become eligible to come off the injured list this Friday, but Tracy cautioned that there is no guarantee he will be ready to play by then, leaving the timeline open‑ended.
A potential boost for the Red Sox against the Braves
If the Red Sox are able to activate him this weekend, the move would inject depth into a lineup that is set to face the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in Major League Baseball.
The club’s medical staff is monitoring Anthony’s progress closely, and while the organization remains optimistic about a swift recovery, the final decision will hinge on how quickly he can regain full batting confidence.