BOSTON — Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony left Tuesday night's 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians after grabbing his back during an at-bat and walking gingerly back to the dugout.

The Red Sox said Anthony had left oblique muscle tightness and would have an MRI on Wednesday morning.

“I’m hoping for the best, and staying positive,” Anthony said. “But any time I’m not out there ... it sucks.”

Anthony missed two games last month with mid-back tightness. The 21-year-old outfielder said Tuesday’s injury feels worse but he didn't know just how long he might be out.

“I wish I knew,” he said. “I haven’t dealt with something like this before, so I’d be lying if I said I knew. But we’ll know in the morning, I’m sure.”

Anthony winced after whiffing on a 3-2 curveball for the second out

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