Trevor Story Opts In to Red Sox Contract, Provides Infield Clarity for 2026

Trevor Story has opted into the final two years of his contract with the Boston Red Sox, a largely expected decision that provides some clarity for the team's infield. Story is due $25 million in each of the next two seasons, with his deal also including a $25 million club option for 2028 and a $5 million buyout. For the soon-to-be 33-year-old, who just completed his first healthy season since 2021, the guaranteed $55 million was considered a safer bet than testing the open market. While this secures a shortstop for the Red Sox, concerns remain regarding Story's history of significant injuries in 2022, 2023, and 2024, meaning the team will continue to pay him while hoping for the best.