The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right wrist, the club confirmed Thursday just ahead of their four-game series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

The 21-year-old phenom sustained the injury during his first at-bat in Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. After the game, Anthony flew back to Boston to consult with hand specialist Dr. Matthew Leibman. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted that Anthony's recovery wasn't progressing enough to keep him off the IL. "Still sore," Tracy said. "I think it’s more of a case of 'How are we willing to play short-handed?' We’ve already done it for two days."

Anthony, seen wearing a brace on his hand, admitted he hasn't swung a bat since the injury occurred. Still, he remains optimistic about a quick return. "Obviously not where I want to be, but just got to keep getting better every day. The hand is tricky and I’ve never dealt with a hand issue before. Getting the news that it’s nothing serious is the best news we could have gotten," Anthony shared. "When the IL stint is over, I plan to be in that game the next day and off the IL."

Signed to an eight-year, $130 million contract as a rookie last season, Anthony has struggled at the plate in 2025, batting .229 with just one home run in 130 plate appearances. "Just got to get better as fast as I can," he added.

This marks Anthony's second IL stint in as many seasons. Last year, he missed most of September and Boston’s wild-card playoff series against the New York Yankees due to an oblique strain. To fill his roster spot, the Red Sox called up Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester.