What happened: Roman Anthony exited Game 1 against the New York Yankees after two check-swing strikeouts against Cam Schlittler and was sent to Boston for imaging. Imaging showed additional muscle damage in his wrist, and the Boston Red Sox filed paperwork to replace him on the roster. A check swing in Game 162 had aggravated the hand issue that sidelined him since May 4.
Why it matters: Boston chases series survival without Anthony while Andruw Monasterio stands as the pinch-hit option. It is the second straight October without him after an oblique strain cost him last year's Wild Card Series. Boston went 60-41 in his summer absence and 13-13 since his Aug. 30 return.
By the numbers: Anthony: 55 games, .245 average, .735 OPS, down from .292 and .859 last season. Team: 14-21 when hurt May 4 in Detroit, 74-62 at Aug. 30 return, 13-13 after.
What to watch: Boston must finalize the roster replacement before Game 2. Doctors will determine whether surgery on the wrist is required.