Insider Predicts Monster 2026 Season for Red Sox Star Roman Anthony

Passan projects Anthony for a .286/.391/.538 line with 31 home runs, 116 runs, and 84 RBIs. Despite hitting ground balls 50.6% of the time last year, Passan noted Anthony hit the ball harder on average than stars like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

Manager Alex Cora expects Anthony to bat leadoff, and the young slugger signed an eight-year, $130 million extension. With a healthy return from a left oblique strain, Anthony aims to prove he belongs at the top of the rankings.