The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a long-term deal with promising rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, sources say. The agreement is expected to span eight years and be worth around $130 million, including a $5 million signing bonus and a team option for an additional year. Performance incentives could push the total value of the contract to nearly $230 million, making it one of the most lucrative early-career extensions in franchise history.
Anthony, just 21 years old, has impressed since being called up in June, posting a strong .283 batting average with solid on-base and slugging numbers. In his 46 games so far, he’s driven in 19 runs, hit two home runs, and shown advanced plate discipline well beyond his years. The Red Sox have gone 30–16 with him in the lineup—underscoring the team’s confidence in building around his potential for the long haul.
