While the Boston Red Sox and their top prospect Roman Anthony have been enduring a tough 2026 season, his sister Lia Anthony is stealing the spotlight on social media with a jaw-dropping swimsuit photo that has fans in a frenzy.
The younger Anthony, who has been sidelined by injuries and has only appeared in 30 games this year, might want to take notes from his sister on how to generate buzz. Lia's latest Instagram post, featuring her in a chic swimsuit, has ignited a firestorm of comments from admirers who can't get enough of her summer vibe.
“You need to put a warning next time 😍😍,” one fan exclaimed, while another added, “Holy mother of pearl.” The comments section quickly filled with playful banter, including one fan who jokingly asked, “Is Roman okay? Tell him I, I mean we, miss him dearly and I’ll give him any tendons or ligaments he needs from my hand to get him back out there.”
The post has racked up thousands of likes and shares, placing Lia firmly in the spotlight alongside other sports-adjacent influencers who have turned heads with similar posts. This isn't the first time a family member of a pro athlete has caused a stir online—just last month, alex morgan's world cup swimsuit snapshot had fans buzzing, and earlier this summer, sophie cunningham's throwback swimsuit post drew 1.4 million views.
For the Red Sox, the season has been a grind. Sitting at 41-48, the team has struggled to find consistency, and Anthony's absence due to injuries has only compounded their woes. The 22-year-old outfielder was expected to be a key contributor, but his limited playing time has left fans wondering when he'll return to form.
Meanwhile, Lia is making the most of her summer. Her photo, captioned simply with a sun emoji, has become a viral sensation, proving that sometimes the biggest headlines come from off the field. As one fan put it, “Have a summer, Lia.”
The Anthony family is certainly keeping sports fans entertained—Roman with his potential on the diamond and Lia with her undeniable presence online. If Roman can channel some of that buzz into his recovery, the Red Sox might have a brighter second half ahead.
