Wed Sep 03 18:50:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Red Sox Rookie Sensation Roman Anthony Sidelined with Oblique Injury**

**BOSTON, MA -** The Boston Red Sox received a significant blow to their playoff hopes as rookie sensation Roman Anthony was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, suffered during Tuesday’s 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Anthony, who quickly ascended to become a cornerstone of the Red Sox lineup since his call-up on June 9, felt discomfort after checking his swing in the fourth inning. An MRI on Wednesday confirmed the strain, with manager Alex Cora estimating a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks.

“Obviously, losing Roman today is a gut punch,” teammate Alex Bregman said. “He’s one of the best players in all of baseball. But we’ve got to continue to push along.”

The injury is a major setback for the Red Sox, who have surged in the standings since Anthony’s arrival, currently trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 2.5 games in the American League East. The 21-year-old outfielder has been a major offensive force, boasting a .292/.396/.463 slash line with 18 doubles, eight home runs, and 32 RBIs in 71 games.

“Yeah, it sucks,” Anthony said. “Hoping for the best and staying positive, but any time I’m not out there, it sucks.”

Adding to the Red Sox’s woes, Wilyer Abreu remains sidelined with a right calf strain, leaving the outfield thin. Anthony had been filling in for Abreu in right field. There is no immediate word when he is set to return.

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