Before the Boston Red Sox's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, Alex Cora confirmed that Roman Anthony will be headed to the IL. The Red Sox's manager revealed that Anthony has suffered an oblique strain and is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks.
When Anthony was pulled from Tuesday's game, it seemed that an IL trip was inevitable, and the team already circled his replacement on the roster before the move is expected to become official: Nick Sogard.
Sogard certainly is a curious choice to replace Anthony on the active roster, considering he has earned his reputation as a utility infielder during his brief stints the last two years.