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Red Sox Finalize Eight-Year, $130 Million Extension With Roman Anthony

The extension includes as much as $100 million in incentives tied to awards or all-star selections, fueling debate over committing to a 21-year-old with only 46 major league games.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 5: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals on August 5, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 22: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout ahead of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 30, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Overview

  • On August 4, the Red Sox finalized Anthony’s eight-year, $130 million extension covering the 2026–2033 seasons with a club option for 2034.
  • The contract includes up to $100 million in bonuses linked to top-two finishes in AL Rookie of the Year voting, MVP placement and All-Star selections.
  • The deal extends Boston’s proactive youth-lock strategy that saw Kristian Campbell sign a similar long-term contract after only five MLB games.
  • Analysts caution that committing to a 21-year-old with just 46 major league appearances and a .283/.400/.428 slash line carries significant risk.
  • Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said locking up Anthony fits the Red Sox’s goal of sustainable roster control after trading star Rafael Devers.