Roman Anthony inks 8-year, $130 million deal with Red Sox: Check Year-by-Year Breakdown

The Boston Red Sox made a bold commitment to their future on Wednesday, signing rookie outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract. The deal runs through the 2033 season and includes a $30 million team option for 2034.

Anthony, just 21 years old, has played only 46 games since debuting in June but has already impressed, hitting .283 with two home runs and 19 RBIs in 159 at-bats.

The Red Sox are 32-16 since his call-up, including a 10-game win streak before the All-Star break and seven straight wins entering Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.



"This is where I want to be," Anthony said during a pregame press conference attended by teammates, coaches, family, and Red Sox executives. "I’m having a blast. I just wanted to continue that."

The deal comes weeks after Boston traded away longtime star Rafael Devers, freeing up financial flexibility that the club is now using to build around younger talent like Anthony.

"This is a guy who was the No. 1 prospect in the sport," said Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. "We’ve seen the impact he’s had on the team in just over 150 at-bats. The future of the organization got brighter today."

The contract buys out all of Anthony’s team-controlled years and at least two free-agent seasons, keeping him in Boston potentially through age 30.

YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN OF ROMAN ANTHONY'S CONTRACT

• Signing bonus: $5 million (Payable January 15, 2026)
• 2026 salary: $2 million
• 2027 salary: $4 million
• 2028 salary: $8 million
• 2029 salary: $15 million
• 2030 salary: $19 million
• 2031 salary: $23 million
• 2032 salary: $25 million
• 2033 salary: $29 million
• 2034 club option: $30 million

ESCALATORS

• If Roman Anthony finishes first or second in 2025 Rookie of the Year voting, his 2031 salary will increase based on accolades earned from 2025–30: $2M per MVP award, $1M for second/third, $750K for fourth/fifth, $500K for sixth–tenth, and $200K for each All-Star selection from 2026–30.
• Anthony’s 2032 salary will rise based on 2025–31 performance: $2M for each MVP award, $1M for second/third-place MVP finishes, $750K for fourth/fifth, $500K for sixth–tenth, and $200K per All-Star selection from 2026–31. He’ll earn an extra $1M if he finishes top-2 in 2025 Rookie voting.
• Anthony’s 2033 salary will increase based on achievements from 2025–32: $2M per MVP award, $1M for second/third-place MVP finishes, $750K for fourth/fifth, $500K for sixth–tenth, and $200K per All-Star selection from 2026–32. An additional $1M applies if he finishes top-2 in 2025 Rookie of the Year voting.
• Anthony’s 2034 club option can increase based on 2025–33 performance: $2M for each MVP award, $1M for second/third-place MVP finishes, $750K for fourth/fifth, $500K for sixth–tenth, and $200K per All-Star selection from 2026–33. An extra $1M applies if he’s top-2 in 2025 Rookie of the Year voting.