Red Sox Sign Roman Anthony to Eight-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension with rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, with the deal set to begin in 2026 and including a club option for 2034. The total value could reach $230 million through performance escalators, including awards such as AL Rookie of the Year, and the extension will buy out three or four years of Anthony's free agency. Anthony, 21, has quickly become a key contributor, posting a .283 batting average, .400 OBP, and 1.8 WAR in his first 46 MLB games while helping Boston's AL wild-card push. The extension reflects an aggressive Red Sox strategy under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to lock up young talent, following similar deals for Kristian Campbell and Garrett Crochet. Funds for these moves have been reallocated after the trade of star Rafael Devers. If Anthony maintains his performance, the contract could be highly advantageous for Boston during his prime years.