​BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 23: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on May 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) GettyBOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on May 10, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after striking out during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) GettyThe Boston Red Sox are currently taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a weekend series.After their 8-4 loss on Friday night, the Red Sox have lost four of their last five games.However, on the bright side, Boston received a somewhat positive Roman Anthony update after the Pirates series opener.More MLB on Heavy: Boston Red Sox Announced Trevor Story News During Pirates SeriesBoston Red Sox Receive Roman Anthony Update on FridayGettyBOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on May 10, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)Reports are surfacing on Friday that there is a growing belief that Roman Anthony could begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday of next week.@tylermilliken_ wrote (via X.com): “There’s a belief that Roman Anthony could join an affiliate to begin a rehab stint starting as early as Tuesday with Double-A Portland (who are playing in Maine) or Triple-A Worcester (who play in New York)”
The original report comes from Boston Red Sox reporter Tommy Cassell, who also noted that Trevor Story will begin a rehab assignment with AAA Worcester on Sunday.
It’s just an interesting pair of developments for the Boston Red Sox because when Roman Anthony and Trevor Story last played for the team, the Red Sox were in a completely different situation than they are now.

Roman Anthony (finger) could begin rehab assignment on Tuesday, per @tommycassell44.

Trevor Story (hernia) will begin rehab assignment on Sunday.

— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 15, 2026

More MLB on Heavy: New York Yankees Announce Injury News on 24-Year-Old Pitcher During Blue Jays SeriesTaking a Glance at Roman Anthony This SeasonGettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after striking out during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)Per MLB.com reporter Ian Browne, here is what Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said about the idea of Anthony beginning a rehab assignment next week:“I wouldn’t think so, but we are getting closer,” Tracy said when asked about this weekend. “[But] we are getting closer. I won’t put a timetable on that, because we have to continue to see how he feels and does with this throughout the w