Anthony not expected to need surgery: ‘Rest is likely the best path to recovery’

BOSTON — An abrupt postseason for the Red Sox — swept by the Yankees in two games in an American League Wild Card Series — got off to an ominous start when Roman Anthony re-injured his right hand/wrist after just two at-bats in Game 1. The next day, he had to be taken off the roster when imaging showed additional strains. The good news is that the Red Sox think he can avoid surgery. “Yeah, he’s had a bunch of follow-up appointments here, including imaging,” said Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. “We’re still collecting information, still working through…