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4 hours agoRed Sox will keep Roman Anthony in leadoff spot for 2026 season. What could rest of lineup look like?
Roman Anthony will be the Boston Red Sox' leadoff hitter to open the 2026 regular season.
After missing rookie minicamp, OTAs, and the early portion of training camp with a hamstring injury, Burden entered the season playing catch-up. Rather than rushing the process, he focused on building trust with offensive play-caller Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams, and wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El. That patience paid off. As the season progressed, Burden transitioned from a rotational weapon into a reliable weekly target, no longer resembling a first-year player by the stretch run.