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Red Sox shockingly sign Roman Anthony to contract extension out of nowhere

Related Topics: Boston Red Sox, Jeff Passan

Roman Anthony has been in the big leagues for nearly two months, and the Boston Red Sox have, understandably, liked what they've seen. The Red Sox and Anthony on August 6 agreed to a deal that will keep him in Boston for a long time.

The Red Sox and Anthony are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million extension, first reported by MLB insider Jeff Passan. The deal will begin in 2026 and it contains escalators that could lift the maximum value to $230 million. Anthony could also hit free agency sooner, depending on where he finishes in the Rookie of the Year race.