The Red Sox achieved their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Kansas City Royals 8-5. Just before the game, rookie outfielder Roman Anthony was scratched from the lineup due to mid-back tightness. Anthony experienced discomfort while stretching, prompting the cautious decision to sit out. Wilyer Abreu substituted for Anthony and performed well, contributing both offensively and defensively. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that Anthony will not require an injured list stint but will sit out the following game, indicating that Anthony is feeling better and trending in the right direction since the injury.
Felt something as I was stretching on the line. Just figured we'd be cautious with it. Just was super uncomfortable and just relayed that quickly and just decided we were going to shut it down. ... It was super sudden.
I'll get with the training staff and figure that out, but already definitely trending in the right direction and feeling better than where it was at earlier.
With Anthony sidelined on Monday, the Red Sox slotted in Wilyer Abreu as the team's right fielder. Despite struggling this season against left-handed pitching, Abreu went 2-for-3 at the plate as the team's No. 3 hitter with an RBI.
Anthony has been as advertised as one of the top young players in baseball since getting called up to the big leagues in June.
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