{"id":175231,"date":"2026-04-10T22:55:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=175231"},"modified":"2026-04-10T22:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:55:52","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-report-boston-red-sox-make-game-changing-roman-anthony-decision-before-cardinals-game-insiders-say-the-move-could-have-significant-implications-for-the-teams-future-with-anthonys-ro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=175231","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 REPORT BOSTON RED SOX MAKE GAME-CHANGING ROMAN ANTHONY DECISION BEFORE CARDINALS GAME, insiders say the move could have significant implications for the team&#8217;s future, with Anthony&#8217;s role now firmly in focus as Boston looks to shake things up, fans are eager to see what impact this decision will have on the lineup \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270145031.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270145031.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270145031.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270145031.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Make Roman Anthony Decision Before Cardinals Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS &#8211; APRIL 06: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout after an 8-6 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on April 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Friday evening, the Boston Red Sox will open up a series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Sox are coming off a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n<h2>Roman Anthony Decision Before Cardinals Game<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5898022\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg 4662w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, 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https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269832641.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Make Roman Anthony Decision Before Cardinals Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5898022\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5898022\">GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox at bat against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Fenway Park on April 8, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For Friday\u2019s game, the Red Sox have made the decision to give Roman Anthony the day off.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote: \u201cRoman Anthony gets the night off.<\/p>\n<p>Duran LF, Durbin 3B, Yoshida DH, Contreras 1B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Narv\u00e1ez C, Rafaela CF\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5898021\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg 3386w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269434815.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Make Roman Anthony Decision Before Cardinals Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5898021\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5898021\">GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anthony is currently batting .217 with one home run, two RBI\u2019s, five runs and one stolen base in his first 12 games of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>He is in his second year playing for the Red Sox.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5883842\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg 5074w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269169929.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, 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id=\"caption-attachment-5883842\">GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after striking out during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anthony was picked in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n<p>He finished his rookie year batting .292 with eight home runs, 32 RBI\u2019s, 48 runs and four stolen bases in 71 games.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan wrote (on August 6, 2025): \u201cBREAKING: Outfielder Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal, which is pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony under team control through 2034.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5860201\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg 4466w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226348500.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, 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id=\"caption-attachment-5860201\">GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Red Sox Right Now<\/h2>\n<p>The Red Sox have been among the most talked about teams in the MLB since the 2026 season began.<\/p>\n<p>They have struggled, going just 4-8 in 12 games, which has them at the bottom of the American League East.<\/p>\n<p>Following their series with the Cardinals, the Red Sox will visit the Minnesota Twins on April 13.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Sox wrote (via X) before the game: \u201cThe #RedSox reinstated INF Anthony Seigler from the 10-Day Injured List and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester following Worcester\u2019s game last night against Columbus.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5860204\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg 4959w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2229317376.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Make Roman Anthony Decision Before Cardinals Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5860204\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5860204\">GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Red Sox finished last season with an 89-73 record, which had them as the third-place team in the American League East.<\/p>\n<p>They lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0 He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS &#8211; APRIL 06: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout after an 8-6 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers at&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":175232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 REPORT BOSTON RED SOX MAKE GAME-CHANGING ROMAN ANTHONY DECISION BEFORE CARDINALS GAME, insiders say the move could have significant implications for the team&#039;s future, with Anthony&#039;s role now firmly in focus as Boston looks to shake things up, fans are eager to see what impact this decision will have on the lineup \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - 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