The Boston Red Sox and young outfielder Roman Anthony are closing in on an eight-year, $130 million contract extension that includes a team option and would keep Anthony under club control through the 2034 season, ESPN reports. Escalators could raise the total figure to up to $230 million.

Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox are reportedly finalizing a contract extension that will keep the star rookie the face of the franchise for nearly a decade.

In an out-of-nowhere development, the Red Sox and rookie sensation Roman Anthony are in agreement mega-extension that could be worth $230 million and keep him in Boston for close to a decade.