Roman Anthony Sidelined With Wrist Injury, Jahmai Jones Takes Over Leadoff Spot
Manager Chad Tracy confirmed the wrist muscle damage is different from Anthony's previous finger injury.
Just when you thought the Boston Red Sox injury report couldn't get more anatomically specific, manager Chad Tracy had to deliver the bad news. Outfielder is sidelined with damage to the muscles in his wrist.
And just to be clear, Tracy noted this is entirely different from the finger injury Anthony was already dealing with. Because why have one hand ailment when you can collect them all?
The immediate fallout is a lineup shuffle for tonight's matchup against the New York Yankees. Jahmai Jones is getting the nod to take Anthony's spot right at the top of the order.
Boston is actively looking for a permanent roster replacement, which is front-office speak for knowing this is not just a 24-hour problem.
The timing is brutal. The Red Sox are coming off a 9-0 absolute shellacking at the hands of the Yankees. Losing your leadoff hitter right after getting blanked by your biggest rival is the kind of momentum swing that makes bettors sweat and managers age in dog years.
Throwing Jones into the leadoff spot against New York is a massive test. He goes from a depth piece to the guy tasked with setting the table in the Bronx under the brightest lights possible.
We will see who Boston officially calls up to fill the void. Until then, the Red Sox have to hope Jones can spark an offense that completely forgot to show up yesterday.