Sat Jul 05 22:10:00 UTC 2025: **Red Sox Face Extension Standoff with Top Prospect Roman Anthony**
**Boston, MA -** Despite speculation, contract extension talks between the Boston Red Sox and star outfielder prospect Roman Anthony have stalled, with Anthony himself confirming that there has been “not even a single peep” regarding a potential deal.
This comes after the Red Sox successfully locked up fellow prospect Kristian Campbell to an eight-year, $60 million contract earlier this year. However, a deal with Anthony, who is two years younger and considered a higher-ceiling player, presents more complex challenges.
Anthony, currently 21, is slated for free agency after the 2031 season. While his current batting line of .219/.345/.356 in limited major league appearances is modest, his potential could command a significant payday down the line. The Red Sox would need to convince Anthony to forgo the possibility of a lucrative free agency, while Anthony’s representatives will likely seek a compelling offer to forego his chance at a potential open market.
In other Red Sox news, outfielder Masataka Yoshida has begun a rehab assignment as he recovers from shoulder issues. Manager Álex Cora hinted at the possibility of Yoshida seeing time at first base as an emergency option, given the team’s struggles to fill the position since Triston Casas’s injury and recent struggles of David Hamilton and Abraham Toro.
Meanwhile, third baseman Alex Bregman is nearing a return from the injured list and could be back in the lineup during the team’s upcoming homestand. His return could shift Marcelo Mayer to second base, as he has mostly covered third base recently.
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