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Roman Anthony leaves Game 1 against Yankees in possible injury scare: ‘Not a good sign’

During the opening game of the Wildcard round in the 2026 MLB Playoffs, the Boston Red Sox suffered a 9-0 shutout defeat against the New York Yankees. Compounding the team's struggles at the plate, young outfielder Roman Anthony had to depart the contest early in the top of the sixth inning following a strikeout.

Manager Chad Tracy revealed postgame that Anthony experienced renewed discomfort in his right hand after attempting a check swing, leaving his availability for the following day's matchup uncertain.

Anthony had previously shown signs of hand trouble during the regular-season finale against the Cubs, and he also missed substantial time earlier in the year due to previous physical ailments. Despite entering the majors with massive expectations and a lucrative contract extension, the prospect struggled to produce typical numbers across fifty-five appearances this season.

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