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Alex Cora Acknowledges Red Sox Roman Anthony Dilemma

Bonisiwe Shabane
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For the Red Sox, the recent performance of Roman Anthony has been refreshing in that the No. 1 overall MLB prospect, after a rough start to the season, has finally started to look like the laser-hitting future star so many expected him to be when he was called up from the... Anthony started off Tuesday’s game against the Reds 1-for-2 before the rain delay, stretching his hitting streak to five games. He’s hitting .450 over those five games and showing that he does, indeed, belong in this Red Sox lineup. Of course, the problem with Anthony remains the same now as it was early in the season, when the Red Sox did not bring him up to the big leagues because the lineup was... When Rafael Devers was at DH, there was nowhere to put Anthony.

Now, Devers is gone to San Francisco, so there is a lineup spot available for Anthony. But the Red Sox really don’t want their budding star to be a designated hitter–they want him in the field. As manager Alex Cora said on Tuesday, though, there’s simply no place to put him. Cora acknowledged the dilemma in talking to reporters before the game vs. Cincinnati. Anthony has been the DH six times in his 19 appearances, including four times in his last five games.

The Boston Red Sox can’t afford to squander any more time. They are currently 31-35, nine and a half games behind the leaders of the board, and four games down in the wild card. Roman Anthony in left, Jarren Duran in center, and a mixture of David Hamilton and Ceddanne Rafaela at second would be their ideal defensive lineup. Rafaela is a great center, but Duran, who primarily played left this season, was a Gold Glove finalist there last season for the center position. It would be far above average to have Wilyer Abreu, Duran, and Anthony in the right outfield. At second, Hamilton and Rafaela would be a huge improvement.

Red Sox supporters’ cries on talk radio and social media would be much more warranted if Anthony stayed at Triple-A for another day. Try PFSN's FREE fantasy baseball trade analyzer to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy teams! The Boston Red Sox will be without Roman Anthony for an extended period of time. Anthony has an oblique strain that could sideline him for four to six weeks, according to Alex Cora. Anthony exited Tuesday's game early and now the Red Sox know they will likely have to finish the regular season without him. Anthony's absence could factor into the Red Sox's postseason if the initial timeline is correct.

Anthony has been a star in his early run with the team, and Cora revealed what he told Anthony after suffering an injury at such a crucial time. "I told him to envision (American League Championship Series), first at-bat," Cora said Wednesday, per MassLive's Christopher Smith. "That's what I told him. Just put that goal in your mind and hopefully it happens." Anthony has already signed a long-term extension, so the Red Sox are hoping he can make an impact for years to come, and they'll likely take their time with him. However, it's hard to deny that losing him significantly hurts the team.

Alex Cora could soon get an opportunity to manage Roman Anthony. Baseball’s premier prospect continued to punish minor-league pitching and demolished a 497-foot grand slam on Saturday. Anthony, now hitting .288/.423/.491 at Triple-A Worcester, may eventually provide another option for Cora’s lineup. Boston’s offense didn’t need much help when it combined to score 21 runs in consecutive wins over the New York Yankees. But before Sunday’s 11-7 victory, Cora faced questions about Anthony’s potential arrival. Cora playfully acknowledged Anthony’s “good swing” on the grand slam that traveled 115.6 mph, per MassLive’s Christopher Smith.

However, he was more focused on defeating Boston’s fiercest rival. “My mind is with the 26 guys we have here, and we’ve got a chance to win a big league series against a rival that is playing good baseball,” Cora told reporters. “So we’ll leave it at that.” BOSTON — Manager Alex Cora had a straightforward message for Roman Anthony after an MRI revealed that the Red Sox star rookie suffered a left oblique strain. “I told him to envision ALCS, first at-bat,” Cora said Wednesday. “That’s what I told him.

Just put that goal in your mind and hopefully it happens.” Anthony is not setting a timeline for his return from an oblique strain but vows to work hard to return as soon as possible. A 4-to-6 week absence is about typical for this type of injury, Cora said. Anthony left Tuesday’s game after his fourth inning at-bat with left oblique tightness. Boston put him on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday and recalled Nick Sogard. Exactly four weeks would be Oct.

1 and six weeks would be Oct. 15. The Boston Red Sox haven't made it official just yet, but according to manager Alex Cora, Roman Anthony is going to be missing in action for the next four to six weeks. The Red Sox skipper confirmed on WEEI that Anthony suffered an oblique strain, and Boston's rookie will now be sidelined for over a month. This was obviously the direction things were headed after Anthony prematurely exited Tuesday's game and was scheduled for an MRI. Fans were hopeful at first that the outfielder merely suffered a simple back injury that could be cured by a couple days off.

But Cora's proclamation revealed that isn't the case. If this timetable is correct, Anthony will likely miss the AL Wild Card round, and if the Red Sox are fortunate enough to advance in the postseason, he could miss the American League Division... These types of injuries can be tricky, and while the four-to-six week timeline gives Red Sox fans hope, there's always the risk of a setback. The Red Sox had bee riding a wave of momentum for most of the second-half of the 2025 season. Heading into play on Wednesday, Boston is in a virtual tie with their AL East rival, the New York Yankees, have rattled off three straight wins and seven of their last 10 games, while... Roman Anthony is headed to the IL and could miss 4-6 weeks with an oblique strain, per Alex Cora on @WEEI.

pic.twitter.com/KayjpZIfcZ The Boston Red Sox obviously have the top prospect in the game right now and the buzz is at an all-time high for him. When will Roman Anthony make the jump to the big leagues? That's the question on the mind's of every Red Sox fan and many in the media across the league. Anthony has been red-hot all season to this point and launched a loud 497-foot home run this weekend. The homer has been the talk of baseball and unsurprisingly manager Alex Cora was asked about it before Boston took on the New York Yankees on Sunday.

"I cannot answer the question," Cora said as transcribed by MassLive.com's Christoher Smith. “My mind is with the 26 guys we have here. And we’ve got a chance to win a big league series against a rival that is playing good baseball. So we’ll leave it at that. Try to win this game... "I think it’s fair,” Cora said.

“Obviously there’s always conversations not only about him but other players. I’ve been loud and clear about this whenever I get asked on Wednesdays on the radio thing. He’s actually doing an outstanding job. Let’s be honest about that. It’s just a matter of what we’re gonna do, how we’re gonna do it or when we’re gonna do it. And I keep getting the questions and that’s my best answer."

The Boston Red Sox finished 2024 at a perfectly mediocre 81-81, but there was cause for optimism — namely, the “Big Four” minor league prospects who promised an exciting future for the team that... Of those “Big Four,” catcher Kyle Teel was traded to the Chicago White Sox in the package that brought ace lefty Garrett Crochet to Boston. Second baseman Kristian Campbell made the big league roster out of spring training, and shortstop Marcelo Mayer got a call-up on May 24 after two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman went on the injured... That one remaining “big” prospect, 21-year-old Roman Anthony, may be the best of the bunch. The No. 1 prospect in baseball, as rated by MLB Pipeline and Baseball Prospectus remains at Triple-A Worcester.

Down on the farm, Anthony continues to dominate Triple-A pitching. The lefty-swinging outfielder has recorded hits in 40 of the 53 games he had played as of Sunday, putting up an OPS of .922 and a batting average of .303. In addition to his 59 hits in 242 trips to the plate, Anthony has walked 45 times for an on-base percentage of .430. For comparison, the MLB-leading on-base percentage belongs to Aaron Judge at .485. Anthony’s .430 would be fourth in the big leagues.

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