The Boston Red Sox removed Roman Anthony from the active roster after a severe hand injury.

He left a game early, and the roster move came during the postseason race, the article says.

Cited reports say Anthony was ruled out of the American League wild-card series.

The injury is described as opening a hole in the lineup and putting more weight on the bench.

The article says he aggravated an existing hand problem and faces missing important postseason games.

People near the dugout said the timing made him feel physically ill, and he said he was sick to his stomach.

Teammates have supported him while the medical staff tracks recovery before the next round.

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