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Roman Anthony joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic
- On Feb. 16, 2026, Roman Anthony was officially named to Team USA World Baseball Classic roster and will report in early March to prepare for the March 6, 2026 tournament opener vs Brazil.
- After Corbin Carroll's injury, word circulated that Anthony was on Team USA's radar, and he said he received late Sunday confirmation from Mark DeRosa that everything was good to go.
- At 21, Roman Anthony is the youngest player on Team USA, debuting in 71 games during his 2025 rookie season with a.292 batting average, eight home runs, and an OPS+ of 140.
- Anthony's arrival places him among a star-studded Team USA including Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman and Bobby Witt Jr., and boosts Red Sox presence as their 12th committed player.
- With added offseason strength, Roman Anthony, who had an Italy invitation, is set for the March 5–17 Classic across Puerto Rico, Houston, Tokyo, and Miami.
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Roman Anthony Joins Team USA’s WBC Roster, Filling in for Corbin Carroll
Roman Anthony has been named to Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster, stepping in as Corbin Carroll withdraws from the tournament. The announcement, confirmed by USA Today, comes as a significant adjustment ahead of the highly anticipated international competition. Anthony’s addition underscores Team USA’s ongoing efforts to field a competitive lineup following key player changes. [...]
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Red Sox star added to Team USA’s roster for World Baseball Classic
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Red Sox OF Roman Anthony joins Team USA for WBC
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was named to the Team USA roster on Monday for next month's World Baseball Classic.Anthony, 21, is an injury replacement for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, sidelined with a broken bone in his right hand.Anthony made his major league debut on June 9, 2025 and batted .292 with eight home runs, 18 doubles and 32 RBIs in 71 games for the Red Sox.He joins a U.S. roster managed by Mark DeRosa an…
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