Scouting Report: Roman Anthony
Boston Red Sox | RF
Overall
Summary
Roman Anthony, 21-year-old Boston Red Sox outfielder, placed on 10-day IL with right wrist sprain on May 8, 2026. Expected to miss significant time after injury occurred during Monday's game vs Detroit Tigers. This marks second IL stint in brief MLB career (also missed final 25 games of 2025 with oblique strain). Anthony has struggled offensively in 2026 (.229 BA, .675 OPS, 1 HR in 30 games) after strong 2025 rookie season (.292 BA, finished 3rd in AL ROY voting). Red Sox had high expectations for Anthony to carry offense after losing Bregman and Devers, but breakout has not materialized. Underlying metrics remain elite (high exit velocity, bat speed, low chase rate), but results lag expectations. Injury concerns mounting due to pattern of injuries sustained on awkward swings.
Strengths
- Elite bat speed (92nd percentile at 75.6 mph)
- Strong underlying metrics with high average exit velocity
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