Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony replaces Corbin Carroll on U.S. WBC roster

February 16, 2026 - 9:41am

Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony celebrates after his two RBI double, his first major league hit, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Roman Anthony is headed to the World Baseball Classic.

The Boston Red Sox phenom will replace Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll on the Team USA roster, it was announced Monday.

Carroll was forced out of the tournament after sustaining a broken hamate bone on the first day of spring training.

Anthony, 21, made his MLB debut last season, smashing eight home runs in 71 games while slashing .292/.396/.463 with 3.1 bWAR.

The former top prospect is expected to be a key piece of the Boston lineup this season as the Red Sox attempt to return to the post-season for the second straight year.

The WBC gets underway March 4, while the Americans will play their first game March 6 against Brazil in Houston.

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