Roman Anthony, Trevor Story Activated by Red Sox for Series Finale vs. Yankees
Boston activated both Roman Anthony and Trevor Story ahead of the rubber match against the Yankees, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have both been activated by the Red Sox, the club announced ahead of the series finale against the Yankees.
The move follows a day after Ian Browne reported both players were all but certain to be activated, and a day after the two were limited in a WooSox rehab appearance — a detail that had already fueled speculation about a Sunday return. The Red Sox and Yankees split a doubleheader on Saturday, leaving the rubber match at 1:35 PM with the season series knotted at 6-6 and Ranger Suarez set to face Will Warren.
What we don't know yet
The club has not detailed what roles Anthony and Story will fill in the lineup for the finale, nor has it specified the corresponding roster moves required to make room. George Lombard Jr. exited Saturday's game with right knee discomfort and is listed as day-to-day, which adds another variable to Boston's available options heading into the afternoon.
Garrett Whitlock's activation earlier in the series already signaled Boston was pulling healthy arms back into the fold for this stretch. Anthony and Story returning to the active roster continues that thread, though what each player's workload looks like in their first game back remains unconfirmed.
More on the Red Sox wire.
Lombard Jr. exits Red Sox-Yankees game with right knee discomfort
The Red Sox player left the game early due to right knee discomfort and is currently listed as day-to-day.
Roman Anthony, Trevor Story All But Certain to Be Activated by Red Sox Tomorrow
Beat reporter Ian Browne reports both players are expected to be activated, with Boston still working through the corresponding roster moves.
Red Sox-Yankees Rubber Match Set: Suarez vs Warren at 1:35 PM
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Red Sox Make Double Pinch-Hit Move Mid-Inning
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Garrett Whitlock Activated by Red Sox Ahead of Doubleheader
Boston activated Whitlock ahead of a doubleheader, optioning Olds to the minors to clear the roster spot, per Ian Browne.
Anthony & Story May Join Red Sox for Sunday Yankee Stadium Finale
Both prospects/returnees were pulled early from their Triple-A game, fueling beat-reporter speculation of an imminent call-up or activation.