The Joy of Sox · Aug 8, 2025
Roman Anthony Agrees To 8/130 Extension; Two Actual Nicknames!
The Red Sox signed outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year extension worth $130 million.
Anthony, who turned 21 in May, made his debut on June 9. In 47 games, he's slashing .276/.392/.417 for an .809 OPS (126+ OPS, 5th best on the team). His .392 on-base is tops on the team.
Molly Burkhardt (mlb.com) reports:
The extension will begin with the 2026 season and includes escalators that could bring the overall value up to $230 million. The deal includes a 2034 club option for $30 million, as well as escalators for a 1st or 2nd place Rookie of the Year finish, MVP finish (1st-10th) and All-Star selections . . .Anthony hit .329/.452/.494/.946 in July. He debuted with #48, but now wears #19.
