After signing an eight-year contract extension on Wednesday, Roman Anthony explained why now was the time to sign with Boston.

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. The Red Sox signed the outfielder to an eight-year contract extension that spans the 2026-33 seasons,

The Red Sox had tried and failed to get Roman Anthony signed to a contract extension in the spring. When they tried again in the last week, it came together surprisingly quickly.