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'Special Place to Play': Sox Lock in Roman Anthony Until 2034 with Massive Extension

  • Rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is close to securing an eight-year deal worth $130 million with the Boston Red Sox, as announced on August 6, 2025.
  • The deal follows Anthony's strong performance since his mid-June debut, hitting.283 with an.828 OPS over 46 major league games this season.
  • The contract includes a club option and escalators potentially raising its maximum value to $230 million, locking Anthony with Boston through 2034.
  • Anthony’s contract extension could cover three to four years of his free agency timeline, contingent on how he ranks in the AL Rookie of the Year ballot for the current season.
  • This commitment marks the Red Sox's effort to secure a core player amid a recent roster rebuild, with the deal pending a physical and following a minor back injury.
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Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract on Wednesday, spending some of the cash they saved by trading Rafael Devers away on a player they hope will be the centerpiece…

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