Red Sox set Roman Anthony's rehab assignment for Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox are preparing for the return of several key players from injury, as interim manager Chad Tracy announced on Saturday that three players will begin rehab assignments in the coming days. Trevor Story, who underwent surgery for a sports hernia on May 21, will start his rehab with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. Roman Anthony, a 22-year-old outfielder, will follow on Tuesday with Double-A Portland, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has been out with a left forearm stress reaction since June 19, will begin his rehab on Wednesday with Triple-A Worcester.

Anthony has not played since May 4, when he suffered a partially torn tendon in the joint connecting to his right ring finger during a game against the Detroit Tigers. The injury led to a contentious situation between the player and the Red Sox organization, as they disagreed on the timeline and specifics of the injury. Ownership eventually retracted one of their statements, and Anthony was sent to the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Florida, to recover. His return is highly anticipated, as he is considered one of the top prospects in the organization.

During the absences of these players, the Red Sox have relied on replacements such as Andruw Monasterio, Tsung-Che Cheng, Marcelo Mayer, Nick Sogard, and Anthony Seigler. Despite the injuries, the team has performed well, posting a 47-32 record over the three-month period since Story's surgery. Tracy expressed excitement about the upcoming returns, noting that the rehab assignments are a combination of getting the players physically ready and providing them with at-bats to regain their form.

The rehab assignments are a positive sign for the Red Sox as they look to strengthen their roster for the remainder of the season. The team will monitor the progress of these players closely, with the goal of having them rejoin the major league club once they are fully recovered and ready to contribute.