BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after he was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left oblique strain.

The 21-year-old Anthony departed Tuesday’s 11-7 victory over Cleveland after striking out in the fourth inning. An MRI revealed the extent of the injury .

There is no timetable for Anthony’s return, but manager Alex Cora said players are typically sidelined for four to six weeks with this kind of oblique issue.

Entering Wednesday’s action, Boston was 2 1/2 games back of AL East-leading Toronto. It also was in position for the second AL wild card.

“We keep going,” Cora said of how his team will deal with the loss of Anthony. “At one point, he’s going to be part of it, so just got to be patient, keep pitc

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