Mayhem in Red Sox as Loyalists Give Up After Alex Cora Makes Grim Roman Anthony Announcement

The Boston Red Sox were in prayer, hoping that the anchor of their team and the one keeping their postseason dreams alive would have a great result at the MRI. But it hasn’t. Roman Anthony, after another stunning performance with the Guardians, left with an oblique tightness. And it had Boston in a chokehold.

Anthony, while awaiting an MRI, had mentioned that, “I’m hoping for the best and staying positive. But any time I’m not out there … it sucks.” But alas, it seems like that’s not the case. Now, less than just 24 hours after the star rookie left the game, the Boston Red Sox are to place him on the injured list.

Both Chris Cotillo and Boston Strong confirmed Alex Cora’s news on their social media handles. And it is looking like a 4 to 6 week hiatus for the star rookie.

Alex Cora on Roman Anthony, speaking on @WEEIAfternoons: "He's going on the IL. He has an oblique strain. Timetable, we don't know… Usually takes from 4-6 weeks."

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) September 3, 2025

Cora mentioned on WEEI, “He’s going on the IL. He has an oblique strain. Timetable, we don’t know… usually takes from 4 to 6 weeks.” And this has the Boston fans on splits.

Boston fans want to throw up with Roman Anthony news

Talking about this nightmare scenario, one user said, “I feel like throwing up.” This actually might be the fan sentiment all around in Boston. Because Anthony was not just another rookie, he was the spark behind Boston’s resurgence. The numbers, after all, don’t lie, and over 54 games he has been the most dangerous bat in the AL. He is first in multi-hit games (24), third in on-base percentage (.421) and total hits (68), fourth in batting average (.329), and seventh in OPS (.933). This is epic anyway, and more so coming from a 21-year-old.

I feel like throwing up

— The Giant Insider Podcast and Newspaper (@GiantInsider) September 3, 2025

One hopeful user said, “That su—, but we must continue to hang in there. We can still win games. Go Red Sox!” Now Boston has to move on, and given that, they will be recalling Nick Sogard. He is no Anthony, but he has potential and, most importantly, is versatile. The 26-year-old has played in 18 games this season and has batted .242 with three doubles and five RBI. So he could give that depth, and he will be active for the series finale against the Guardians.

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