Outfielder Roman Anthony and the Red Sox finalized an eight-year extension, the club announced on Wednesday. It begins with the 2026 season and runs through 2033 with a club option for 2034. The contr

Anthony, who entered the 2025 campaign as the top prospect in all of baseball, signed an eight-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The 21-year-old reportedly will earn $130 million during the life of the contract, which spans the 2026-33 seasons with a club option option for 2034.

Signing 21-year-old Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension on Wednesday obviously made sense. He’s a gifted player who has impressed teammates with his focus on winning instead of his own achievements. On and off the field Anthony has said and done all the right things since being called up on June 9.