Red Sox News & Links: Injury updates on Roman Anthony, Sonny Gray, more
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Key Points:
- Roman Anthony, expected to be a key hitter for the Red Sox, is underperforming with a .229/.354/.321 slash line and has left the team temporarily due to right wrist discomfort; X-rays were negative but he is seeing a specialist.
- Left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe has been placed on the 15-day injured list with cervical spasms, an ailment he cannot explain, possibly caused by sleeping positions.
- Brayan Bello is struggling offensively and will not start tonight’s game, instead serving as a relief pitcher after Jovani Moran opens.
- Injured starters Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez are progressing well, with Gray expected to return to the mound soon and Suarez feeling good after hamstring tightness; Garrett Crochet is rehabilitating after shoulder inflammation.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy is managing an outfield logjam by benching Masataka Yoshida in favor of players like Jarren Duran, whose recent home run highlighted his value to the team.
