Roman Anthony, Trevor Story Activated Off IL by Red Sox

Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are back in the Red Sox fold, with Boston activating both players off the injured list, per Ian Browne.

Per the newsroom context, Anthony had been sidelined since early May with a right wrist sprain — a 60-day IL stint that kept him out through the summer. His return slots him into the lineup as a leadoff DH against the Yankees in the series finale on Aug. 30. Story's return adds another piece to a roster that has been navigating its September roster decisions carefully.

What we don't know yet

The source material does not detail the corresponding roster moves made to clear space, nor does it specify Story's injury or the length of his absence. What remains unconfirmed is how each player will be deployed going forward beyond Anthony's Aug. 30 DH role.

One thread to watch

The timing is notable given that George Lombard Jr. exited a Red Sox-Yankees game on Aug. 30 with right knee discomfort and is expected to be day-to-day, per the newsroom context — meaning Boston's roster picture remains in motion even as two players return to it.