Red Sox Place Anthony on 10-Day IL with Wrist Sprain

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained right wrist, the team announced ahead of its four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

The 21-year-old Anthony sustained the injury during his first at-bat Monday in a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. He fouled off a pitch on a check swing, showed discomfort and grounded into a fielder's choice before exiting in the second inning. Anthony flew to Boston the next day for an evaluation by team hand specialist Dr. Matthew Leibman, which confirmed the sprain with no further structural damage.

Interim manager Chad Tracy said the decision followed a lack of sufficient progress after two days of monitoring. "Still sore," Tracy told reporters. "I think it's more of a case of how are we willing to play shorthanded? We've already done it for two days." Anthony, wearing a brace, has not swung a bat since the injury. He expressed optimism about a quick return. "Obviously not where I want to be, but just got to keep getting better every day," Anthony said. "The hand is tricky and I've never dealt with a hand issue before. Getting the news that it's nothing...