'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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Why Roman Anthony Red Sox Move Has Ex-MLB GM 'Shocked'
Few teams have been as aggressive in locking up young players to lengthy extensions as the Red Sox, and there is no doubt that on both sides, agreeing to those extensions requires the willingness to accept risk. The latest example was Roman Anthony on Wednesday, when it was announced that Boston had locked him up on an eight-year extension worth $130 million.He joins Kristian Campbell (eight years, $60 million, plus club options), Brayan Bello (…
Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony finalizing 8-year, $130 million contract extension
Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is finalizing an eight-year, $130-million extension with the club. The deal is pending a physical and will reportedly include a club option, keeping him with the organization through 2034. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan: “BREAKING: Outfielder Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal, which is pending a physical, …
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On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox announced an eight-year contract extension for outfielder Roman Anthony. The $130 million deal will start from the 2026 season and also includes a club option in 2034.

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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