BOSTON — Star rookie Roman Anthony will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after leaving the Red Sox’ 11-7 win over the Guardians on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness .

Anthony grabbed his lower left back above his belt after striking out swinging in the fourth inning. He did not return to play defense in the top of the fifth. Nate Eaton replaced him in right field.

Anthony said he initially felt tightness on a check swing during the same at-bat before striking out.

“He’s sore,” manager Alex Cora said.

Asked his concern level, Anthony replied, “I’m not really sure. I’ll see tomorrow, after the MRI.”

This is the first time he has ever suffered an oblique injury, he said.

“It sucks,” Anthony said. “I’m hoping for the best and staying positive, but anytime I’m not out there, I’m pretty

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