Roman Anthony — who was originally slated to bat third in Boston’s lineup on Monday as the team’s right fielder — was scratched just before the start of the game. Boston later announced that the promising rookie outfielder was taken out of action due to “mid-back tightness.”

Roman Anthony was scratched shortly before Monday's first pitch, but that doesn't mean he'll miss much time, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora.

The Red Sox announced why rookie outfielder Roman Anthony was removed from the starting lineup just minutes before opening a series with Kansas City.