{
  "id": 2157781,
  "title": "Red Sox have huge Roman Anthony question amid looming return from injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/red-sox-have-huge-roman-anthony-question-amid-looming-return-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:47:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-huge-roman-anthony-144745156.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox have made a remarkable comeback this season, now sitting atop the American League alongside the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. Over the last half of August, the team has been exciting to watch as they inch closer to the playoffs. A key player in their potential postseason run is Roman Anthony, who is set to return from injury soon. The question on everyone's mind is: What kind of impact will Roman Anthony make when he comes back?\n\nSlotting Anthony at the top of the order could be a game-changer for the Red Sox, who have struggled with production in that spot. However, the impact of Anthony's return remains uncertain. While he managed a massive home run during his rehab assignment, his performance against big league pitching is still in question. Last season, Anthony struggled in the big leagues, batting just .229 with one home run, five RBIs, and a .675 OPS. Without him, the Red Sox have been able to compete, but his presence would be crucial to their success.\n\nIf Roman Anthony can return and play at the .859 OPS level he showed in 71 games during his rookie season in 2025, the Red Sox could become more than just postseason contenders. He could be an All-Star and help the team make a deep run, even potentially challenging for a World Series appearance. Conversely, if Anthony doesn't perform up to that level, his return might not make a significant difference. As the season progresses, the Red Sox are left to wonder how Roman Anthony's return will shape their chances of making history.",
  "summary": "The return of Roman Anthony could have a massive impact on the Red Sox this year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}