The Boston Red Sox announced that Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have been activated from the injured list ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the New York Yankees, ending a combined four‑month absence that had left the club shorthanded in both the outfield and the infield.
To clear roster spots, the club optioned utility player Mickey Gasper and catcher Anthony Seigler to Triple‑A Worcester, a move that frees up space for the returning stars while still preserving the contributions of the two younger players who have been praised for their recent performances.
Anthony, who was sidelined after a shoulder injury, showed marked improvement during his rehab stint with the Portland Sea Dogs and the WooSox, batting .280 with two homers and two doubles in eight games before earning his spot back in Boston’s lineup. His return is expected to bolster a left‑field corps that has been searching for consistent offense.
Story’s path back has been more uneven. After a sluggish start to the season that saw him post a .206 average and a .547 OPS, the shortstop’s rehab outings revealed a .171 batting mark but also a strong defensive showing in his final game before the activation, giving the Red Sox hope that his bat will rediscover its former rhythm.
Roster Implications
Both players are slated to resume their starting roles — Anthony as the leadoff left‑fielder/DH and Story at shortstop — while Gasper and Seigler will continue to provide depth in Worcester, where they have combined to hit .423 and .257 respectively over recent stretches.