Trevor Story isn’t going anyplace.
In line with a supply, the Purple Sox’s beginning shortstop has determined to not decide out of his contract and can play out the remaining two years of his deal.
The choice was first reported by MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, ESPN’s Jeff Passan and others.
The choice ensures some measure of continuity for the Purple Sox infield, which faces important questions with Alex Bregman having already opted out and potential holes at each first and second base.
Story initially signed with the Purple Sox on a six-year, $140 million deal previous to the 2022 season. His first three years in Boston had been suffering from accidents, however final yr marked a return to kind for the two-time All-Star, who hit .263 with 25 dwelling runs, 96 RBI and 31 stolen bases whereas showing in 157 video games.
Story performed particularly nicely over the ultimate 4 months, batting .289 with an .827 OPS from June 1 onwards.
As a part of his deal Story had the choice to decide out after 2025, although the Purple Sox might have prevented him from turning into a free agent by selecting up a membership choice for 2028. Story would have had some incentive to decide out, as he would have both landed an extended deal from the Purple Sox or given himself the chance to hit the free agent market coming off a robust season.
As a substitute Story seems to have prioritized stability, as he can now go into 2026 sure that he’ll stay one of many leaders of a crew that appears poised to contend for a World Collection championship.
