Roman Anthony lands on the injured list with a left oblique strain, placing the Red Sox in a tough spot as they chase a playoff berth. Nick Sogard is recalled to fill the vacancy. Anthony, 21, posted a .292/.396/.463 line with 8 homers and 4 steals in 71 games, fueling Boston’s surge. A four-to-six week recovery could wipe out the remainder of the regular season and possibly part of the postseason, heightening the pressure on BOS to compensate as they sit 78-62, 2.5 games behind Toronto and tied with the Yankees for the top wild-card spot.

Boston must weather the loss while navigating a tight AL East race, with Caesars odds underscoring the Jays’ division lead. The injury compounds a lineup already counting on Anthony’s dynamic contributions, and it will test Cora’s ability to shuffle infield and outfield responsibilities as the calendar turns toward September and potential October baseball.