Roman Anthony Update Makes WBC Must-Watch for Red Sox

The young Boston slugger will replace Corbin Carroll on Team USA's roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been selected to replace the injured Corbin Carroll on the Team USA roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Anthony, who is coming off a strong 2025 season, is excited for the opportunity to play on the international stage and represent his country.

Why it matters

This is a major opportunity for the 23-year-old Anthony to showcase his talents on a global stage and continue his rapid ascent as one of the top young players in baseball. It will also be must-watch viewing for Red Sox fans, who will get to see their rising star compete against some of the best players in the world.

The details

Team USA officials reached out to Anthony this week to offer him a roster spot after Corbin Carroll was ruled out due to a broken bone in his right hand. Anthony, who finished last season with a left oblique strain, will need to pass a physical on Saturday before officially joining the team. He is excited for the chance to play alongside the best players in the game and learn from the experience.

  • Anthony was selected to replace Corbin Carroll on the Team USA roster this week.
  • The World Baseball Classic will kick off at the beginning of March 2026.

The players

Roman Anthony

A 23-year-old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who is considered one of the top young players in baseball.

Corbin Carroll

An outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who was originally selected for the Team USA roster but had to withdraw due to a broken bone in his right hand.

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What they’re saying

“Roman Anthony's ascent is about to reach its biggest stage yet. The Red Sox wunderkind will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, a league source said, as long as he passes his routine start-of-camp physical on Saturday as expected.”

— Tim Healey, Reporter (The Boston Globe)

“So if it all goes well, the goal for me is to play. It'd be an honor, for sure. It was something I'm super excited about, and when I got news of it, obviously super sad for [Carroll]. You don't want to see that ever. But it would be a great opportunity and a great learning lesson for me, to go be around a bunch of the best players in the game.”

— Roman Anthony (The Boston Globe)

What’s next

Anthony will need to pass a physical on Saturday before officially joining the Team USA roster. The World Baseball Classic will kick off at the beginning of March 2026.

The takeaway

This is a major opportunity for Roman Anthony to showcase his talents on the global stage and continue his rapid rise as one of the top young players in baseball. Red Sox fans will be eager to see their rising star compete against the best players in the world in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.