The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year contract extension Wednesday, locking up the former No. 1 prospect in baseball in the middle of his standout rookie season. The deal,

The Boston Red Sox and outfielder Roman Anthony agreed to an eight-year extension on Wednesday, with ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting the deal is worth $130 million.

Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox have agreed on a contract extension that will keep the star rookie the face of the franchise for nearly a decade.