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Red Sox Lock In Rising Star Roman Anthony with Massive 8-Year, $230M Deal
7 Aug
Summary
- Red Sox sign 21-year-old Roman Anthony to 8-year, $130M contract extension
- Deal can reach $230.2M with escalators for awards and All-Star selections
- Anthony has impressed in first 150 MLB at-bats, seen as future franchise cornerstone
In a move to secure their homegrown talent, the Boston Red Sox have signed 21-year-old Roman Anthony to a massive 8-year, $130 million contract extension. The deal, which can reach a total value of $230.2 million with various escalators, is the largest ever for a Red Sox player with fewer than 150 career at-bats.
Just two months after trading away star third baseman Rafael Devers, the Red Sox have reinvested some of that freed-up salary into locking down Anthony, who has quickly emerged as one of the team's most exciting young players. Since making his MLB debut on June 9th, Anthony has impressed with his performance, carrying a quiet confidence that has translated to the field.
The Red Sox were eager to avoid the mistakes of the past, where they failed to sign homegrown stars like Mookie Betts to long-term deals. With Anthony, they saw an opportunity to secure a potential franchise cornerstone for the better part of the next decade. The contract includes escalators for awards like Rookie of the Year, MVP, and All-Star selections, giving Anthony incentive to continue developing into an elite player.
