Report: Anthony to replace Carroll on USA's WBC roster

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will replace Corbin Carroll on Team USA's roster for the World Baseball Classic, a source told Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

Anthony's addition will become official after he passes his routine start-of-camp physical Saturday, Healey adds.

"So if it all goes well, the goal for me is to play," Anthony said Friday.

"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."

Carroll was ruled out of the WBC after reportedly undergoing surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand.

Anthony will join USA's star-studded WBC roster after a terrific MLB debut in 2025. He slashed .292/.396/.463 with eight home runs, 18 doubles, and 32 RBIs in 71 games and finished third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.