Overview
- Anthony headlined Thursday’s reveal at No. 41, joining Jarren Duran (58), Ranger Suárez (79) and Aroldis Chapman (84) on MLB Network’s Top 100.
- The 21-year-old posted a .292/.396/.463 line with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 71 games in 2025 before an oblique strain ended his rookie season.
- Boston signed Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million extension in August, elevating his profile after his midseason call-up.
- On-air reaction was mixed, with Steve Phillips calling No. 41 “exactly the right spot” and citing Juan Soto–like on-base skills, while Greg Amsinger and Alex Avila cautioned about the small sample.
- Other outlets have projected Anthony as a possible first-time All-Star in 2026, and Boston.com reports he has fully recovered from last year’s oblique injury.