FORT MYERS, Fla. – An important piece of the puzzle that is the 2026 Red Sox was put into place Saturday morning when manager Alex Cora named Roman Anthony leadoff hitter. Anthony impressed overall in his 71-game rookie season last year,

Roman Anthony played less than half a season last year, but he's still getting attention as one of the best outfielders in the league.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony reveals what Alex Bregman told him to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

There's already signs that the Roman Anthony card market is on the rise. With his past performances and speculation high in the hobby, could Anthony be this year's hobby darling?

In his first taste of the majors, Roman Anthony went 8/4/.292 last year with a 27.7 K% and 13.2 BB% in 71 games, 257 ABs, 303 plate appearances. His projections (with me taken out of the equation):

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony's sister, Lia, shared an Instagram Story on Wednesday showcasing a coastal aesthetic.

Roman Anthony talks about going into 2026 with more experience, his preparations during the offseason and playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic