The Boston Red Sox received cautious optimism regarding the recovery of injured players Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet ahead of their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at Fenway Park. Anthony, sidelined since May 4 with a partial tear in the carpometacarpal joint of his right ring finger, underwent a follow-up MRI on Monday. Interim manager Chad Tracy described the scan results as a positive sign, though he emphasized that Anthony’s return to hitting will depend on his ongoing progress and daily assessments by medical staff.

Crochet, who has not pitched since April 25 due to a shoulder strain, was cleared to begin light throwing of weighted plyometric balls, with further evaluation scheduled later in the week. Tracy noted that, once throwing resumes, Crochet will require a gradual buildup comparable to a spring training routine to regain pitching form after the extended absence.

Additional recovery updates came for several other injured Red Sox players. Left-handed reliever Jovani Morán, experiencing elbow discomfort after throwing in a bullpen session, received a cortisone injection aimed at reducing inflammation. He is expected to rest for a few days before resuming throwing activities. Meanwhile, left-hander Patrick Sandoval is set to make a rehabilitation start for Double-A Portland on Wednesday, with a pitch limit of 40-45, as he continues to return from 2024 elbow surgery.

Infielder Nick Sogard has resumed throwing and fielding ground balls in his recovery from an oblique strain. Shortstop Trevor Story, recovering from sports hernia surgery on May 22, has advanced from walking to jogging but is not anticipated to return until at least late July.

Romy Gonzalez, recovering from left shoulder surgery performed on March 12, has begun his rehab assignment at Portland. The right-handed infielder, primarily being prepared to play second base, went 1 for 2 with a two-run homer and a walk in his first game at Hadlock Field. Gonzalez’s 2024–25 combined statistics included 33 doubles, 15 home runs, and 82 RBIs over 185 games, making his return a potential boost for the Red Sox’s offense. The team plans to progressively increase his workload over several games before conducting another evaluation.

Separately, Bishop Feehan pitcher Brody Bumila attended the Globe Foundation/Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete Awards at Fenway, where he met members of the Red Sox front office, including Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, assistant general manager Mike Groupman, and amateur scouting director Jake Bruml. Scheduled for the upcoming MLB Draft starting July 11, Bumila has also accepted an invitation to the league scouting combine later this week in Phoenix. Some projections place him as a potential first-round draft pick.

On the field, the Red Sox prepared to face Max Scherzer in Wednesday’s game. The 41-year-old right-hander, who recorded a 10.23 ERA through six starts this season, was making his eighth career Fenway start and first since 2023. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida holds a 4-for-6 batting line against Scherzer, including a double and a home run.

Tuesday's game coincided with Pride Night at Fenway Park, featuring a ceremonial first pitch by Jarron Collins, twin brother of Jason Collins—the first openly gay player in NBA history. The event underscored the club’s commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.