Boston Red Sox fans held their breath Monday night when superstar outfielder Roman Anthony exited the game against the Detroit Tigers with a hand injury. The 22-year-old slugger, who has been a bright spot in an otherwise injury-plagued early 2026 season, hurt himself on a swing in the first inning and didn't return.

After the game, Anthony admitted, "I never even had any pain in my hand before, so we'll see what happens." Manager Chad Tracy provided a cautiously optimistic update, revealing that X-rays came back negative—good news that suggests no broken bones. However, the team isn't taking any chances. Anthony has been sent back to Boston to meet with a hand specialist and is likely to undergo an MRI for a more detailed look.

"Just took a swing and it didn't feel good," Anthony told reporters. "As I came back in and went under to continue to swing, it just was painful."

The timing couldn't be tougher. Anthony was just heating up at the plate, and this injury threatens to derail his momentum. While the negative X-rays are encouraging, the team is waiting on an official diagnosis before making any roster moves, including a potential stint on the injured list.

For now, the Red Sox are playing it safe. Fans will have to wait for the MRI results to know how long they'll be without their dynamic outfielder. In the meantime, the team will lean on its depth as they navigate another early-season setback.