BOSTON — Star rookie Roman Anthony was removed from the Red Sox’ game against the Guardians on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness, the team announced.
Anthony grabbed at his side and lower left back right above his belt after he struck out swinging for the second out of the fourth inning. He then did not return to play defense in the leading of the fifth inning.
Nate Eaton replaced Anthony in right field.
The 21-year-old leadoff hitter has been one of Boston’s most productive offensive players since the Red Sox promoted him from Triple-A Worcester on June 9. He’s batting .292 with a .396 on-base percentage, .463 slugging percentage, .859 OPS, eight home runs, 18 doubles, one triple, 32 RBIs and 48 runs in 71 games.
Anthony went 1-for-3 with an RBI single during Boston’s four-run second inning.
The Red Sox already were down one outfielder as Wilyer Abreu’s right calf strain still has not improved. He’s been on the IL since Aug. 21.
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