{"id":50182,"date":"2025-08-06T19:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/50182\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T19:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:05:07","slug":"roman-anthony-red-sox-close-on-8-year-130-million-contract-extension-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/50182\/","title":{"rendered":"Roman Anthony, Red Sox close on 8-year, $130 million contract extension: Source"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston Red Sox are nearing a deal with rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, MLB\u2019s top prospect in Keith Law\u2019s preseason rankings<\/a>, to a long-term extension that could keep him with the team through 2034, sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Anthony\u2019s deal, which is pending a physical, is for eight years and $130 million. It includes a club option for 2034.<\/p>\n

The news was first reported by ESPN.<\/p>\n

Anthony\u2019s extension would be the third long-term deal chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has given a Red Sox player this season. Kristian Campbell signed an eight-year, $60 million deal in April<\/a> the day after Garrett Crochet signed a six-year, $160 million deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Breslow has a history of signing players early in their careers, such as Ceddanne Rafaela, who signed an eight-year, $50 million deal at the start of 2024 after just 28 games played. Starter Brayan Bello signed a six-year, $55 million deal at the start of 2024 after just two seasons in the majors.<\/p>\n

Anthony, 21, is in the running for American League Rookie of the Year after debuting on June 9. He has hit .283 with an .828 OPS, two homers and 15 doubles through 46 games.<\/p>\n

(Photo of Anthony: Maddie Malhotra \/ Boston Red Sox \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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