Red Sox get 142-game target from ESPN for 21-year-old superstar slugger
This target is a very realistic one for the Red Sox's superstar youngster.
Red Sox get 142-game target from ESPN for 21-year-old superstar slugger originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are coming into 2026 with a revamped roster, as they've built up a contending roster both in the lineup, the bullpen, and especially in the rotation.
Craig Breslow has built a contender, but there is one key player for this team that needs to have a big impact in 2026. That player is 21-year-old superstar Roman Anthony. ESPN's Bradford Doolittle set a lofty benchmark for Anthony entering the 2026 season.
Not with an on-field performance, but rather regarding how many games Anthony will play this season. Red Sox need Roman Anthony to play 142+ games per ESPN "Pivotal number: 71. That's the number of games Anthony played as a rookie," Doolittle writes.
"... All signs are that Anthony is ready to explode on the American League. The Red Sox really need that number to double, at least.