Spring training is usually a time for optimism among baseball fans, but every so often a dark cloud gets sprinkled in. Philadelphia Phillies fans are intimately familiar with this phenomenon dating back to Rhys Hoskins’ ACL tear ahead of the 2023 season, and unfortunately another instance just reared its ugly head on Tuesday. Exciting first base prospect Keaton Anthony suffered a broken bone in his foot and will require surgery, forcing him to miss a significant period of time.
The 24-year-old Anthony went undrafted back in 2023 due to concerns surrounding a sports betting scandal, allowing the Phils to scoop him up for $125,000 as an undrafted free agent.