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Red Sox Secure Eight-Year, $130 Million Extension for Roman Anthony

The pact underlines Boston’s shift toward locking up breakthrough rookies early to chart a youthful rebuild.

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 2: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox, left, and Roman Anthony #19 talk before their game against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park on July 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Boston and Anthony are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million extension beginning in 2026 that includes a club option for 2034 and performance escalators to $230 million, pending a physical.
  • In 46 games since his June 9 debut, the 21-year-old has slashed .283/.400/.428 with two home runs and 19 RBIs, coinciding with Boston’s 30-16 surge into the top AL wild-card spot.
  • Anthony was scratched for two games with mid-back tightness, but manager Alex Cora described the issue as minor and plans to slot him back into the lineup immediately.
  • The long-term deal follows similar early extensions for Kristian Campbell and Ceddanne Rafaela and reflects president Sam Kennedy’s plan to retain homegrown talent.
  • Drafted 79th overall in 2022 and entering 2025 as MLB’s No. 1 prospect, Anthony has quickly cemented himself as a cornerstone of Boston’s resurgence.