Red Sox get good news on Anthony, Crochet’s injuries

Reinforcements could be on their way to the Red Sox in the coming weeks.

Roman Anthony and Jarrett Crochet are starting to show signs of improvement as the duo works their way back from nagging injuries, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

Anthony — who has been sidelined since May 4 with a sprained ligament in his right ring finger — took 12-15 dry swings Tuesday and “felt a lot better,” according to Tracy.

Crochet — who has been sidelined since April 25 with left shoulder inflammation — faced two live hitters before Tuesday’s home game against the Braves, throwing one inning of live batting practice at Fenway Park.

After some mixed results during previous bull sessions as he tried to get his mechanics and speed back up to speed, Crochet was able to get through Tuesday’s abbreviated BP session without issue. Tracy noted that the southpaw’s speed hovered in the mid-90s during his time on the mound.

“I felt good physically. “…So it’s a good day for him,” Tracy said of Crochet. “I haven’t fully talked to him yet about it, but he seemed in very good spirits.”

As for Anthony, Tracy noted that the 22-year-old’s previous attempts to go back in time had been interrupted by pain in his right hand while swinging the racket. However, that initial pain has subsided, providing hope that the talented player is closing in on a comeback.

“I don’t feel as much on the front end, I feel a little bit like follow through on the back end,” Tracy said of the pain Anthony feels at this point in his swing mechanics. “So this is a positive step. So the next step will be the same thing [Wednesday] – Just increase the amount of fluctuations he makes. We can increase activity as his tolerance dictates, but it is a step in the right direction for him today.

While Anthony was originally expected to return to the lineup after his initial 10-day stint on the injured list, those timelines changed last week due to nagging pain in his hand.

anthony — Who received a cortisone injection in his hand two weeks ago– He could be scheduled for a rehab stint in the minor leagues before getting the green light to return to bat in the major league.

“So as long as he feels comfortable coming in [Wednesday]“We can add some volume with this and we’ll continue to progress as he endures,” Tracy said of Anthony.

Even with Anthony’s slow start to the 2026 season, a Red Sox lineup that lacks some punch above the batting order could seriously use his keen eye and pop.

Through 30 games so far this season, Anthony is batting .229 with one home run and five RBI.

“You know what he can do when he’s out there,” Tracy said of Anthony. “It’s not just, you know, running a home run and doubling, he’s got good zone vision. When he gets going right, he doesn’t swing at balls and finds his way to the base.”

“So having another hitter on base is helpful. Yes, it means a lot to us. But at the same time, we want him healthy in the lineup. If you have a bad wrist or hand, that’s not going to help us. Having him back, but healthy, is important.”

Although there is no set date for the return of Anthony or Crochet at this stage, Tracy has been pleased with the progress both major cogs have made in recent days.

“They’re two important pieces on the team, so having them — it’s a good day for me, getting positive news on both of them. Garrett’s also, like, a big part of our rotation, one of the best pitchers in baseball,” Tracy said. “So to get good news on that and get closer to it is a positive step.”

Connor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.