STATUS UPDATE: Diagnosed with a sprained ligament at the base of his right ring finger. The Red Sox are calling it day-to-day, but finger ligament sprains can linger and suppress power. Monitor closely — if he's not back in the lineup within a few days, an IL stint becomes likely.

NEW: Officially placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to May 5 with a right wrist sprain. Was originally listed as DTD; the Red Sox are now committing to the IL stint. Wrist sprains in young hitters can suppress production for weeks even after the stint ends. Mickey Gasper recalled.

NEW: Left Monday's game vs. Detroit with right wrist discomfort. X-rays were negative but he's expected to see a hand/wrist specialist in the next few days. The rookie was raking before exiting; wrist injuries in young hitters can suppress production for weeks even without an IL stint.

POSITIVE UPDATE: Anthony is back in the lineup Sunday as the DH, batting third against Baltimore. He missed five straight games with back soreness. The DH designation suggests they're easing him back, but his bat is in the lineup — that's what matters.

Back soreness — has missed four straight games. Available off the bench but has not been used. Cora says he 'should be back over the weekend.' Not yet IL-level, but the sliding timeline is concerning.