Standout rookie outfielder Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox landed on the injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. Infielder Nick Sogard has been called up to take his spot on the active roster.

Manager Alex Cora did not commit to a firm timeline for Anthony during an appearance on WEEI Wednesday, he noted that such injuries typically take four to six weeks to heal. If that's the case for Anthony, then he may miss the remainder of the regular season and perhaps part of the playoffs, should the Red Sox earn a berth.

"It sounds harsh," Cora said of the loss of Anthony, "but we have to move on."

Anthony suffered the injury after striking out in the seventh inning of Boston's eventual 11-7 win over the Guardians on Tuesday. He was slated to undergo an MRI on Wednesd

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