Trevor Story decides to stay with Red Sox, won’t opt out of contract

Whereas the Crimson Sox brace themselves for an expected bidding war for Alex Bregman’s services this winter, Boston received’t have to worry about one other key cog of its infield leaving this offseason.

According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Crimson Sox shortstop Trevor Story has knowledgeable the group that he received’t decide out of his present contract and can play out the ultimate two years and $55 million left on stated deal. 

According to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, the 32-year-old infielder’s choice to forgo an opportunity to hit free company as soon as once more this winter is as a result of he’s “stated to understand the group and likes the path it’s headed.”

Story — who initially signed a six-year, $140 million contract with Boston forward of the 2022 season — had the choice to opt-out after the 2025 season. That timing was seemingly working within the veteran’s favor, contemplating he posted his finest numbers since becoming a member of Boston this summer season.

After showing in simply 163 video games over his first three seasons with Boston on account of a myriad of accidents, Story appeared in 157 video games with the Crimson Sox in 2025 — batting .263 with 25 residence runs and 96 RBI. 

With Story now within the fold, the Crimson Sox at the least have one variable handled in the case of their infield — as Boston should nonetheless attempt to signal Bregman, decide the place Marcelo Mayer slots in on the sector, and chart out who the group’s beginning first baseman will probably be subsequent yr.

Story’s return might immediate Boston to shift him over to second base and open the door for Mayer to play quick. Whereas he’s been a plus defender for a majority of his profession, Story posted a negative-9 outs above common in 2025 as a few of his vary and arm energy waned.

However Story’s pop from the correct aspect of the plate and his standing as one of many veterans in Boston’s younger clubhouse will probably be welcomed in each 2026 and 2027 because the group tries to construct off their temporary playoff run this October. 

“We’re a really tight-knit crew,” Story instructed Healey on the evening Boston’s season got here to an in depth towards the Yankees. “I’ve stated that every one yr. It’s simply enjoyable coming to work with these guys, man. They adore it simply as a lot as I do. And it’s a particular factor to search out, getting again to feeling like myself, like I’m going to do one thing particular every evening.

“It’s been some time since I felt that, so to really feel that persistently over 4 or 5 months meant so much to me. Nevertheless it’s extra in regards to the teammates, extra about our coaches and our guys right here that you just get to share the grind with as a result of they turn out to be household.”

 

Conor Ryan is a employees author protecting the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Crimson Sox for Boston.com, a task he has held since 2023.