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Red Sox fans might be overlooking how lucky they are Roman Anthony signed extension

Roman Anthony agreed to an eight-year, $130 million extension, which may have saved the Red Sox hundreds of millions of dollars down the line.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony celebrates an extra-base hit against the San Diego Padres. | Orlando Ramirez/GettyImages

Roman Anthony's eight-year, $130 million extension starts in 2026, and registers as one of the largest expenditures ever made on an outfielder under 22 years old.

Still, it's hard to say the deal — which comes equipped with a $34 million club option in 2034 — won't be worth the price.