Anthony's Sophomore Slump Deepens in Astros Loss

After a dominant World Baseball Classic, 21‑year‑old Roman Anthony entered the 2026 season with high expectations. He has played 71 MLB games and was projected as an MVP candidate, but his sophomore season has begun poorly.

Anthony went 0‑4 with four strikeouts in Tuesday’s loss to the Astros, his third four‑strikeout game of the year. He is hitless in his last 14 at‑bats, striking out nine times, and the Red Sox lineup is in a funk.