Trevor Story declines to opt out, keeps contract with the Red Sox
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) throws during the fourth inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Oct. 1, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Frank Franklin II
BOSTON — Shortstop Trevor Story declined to exercise his right to opt out of his contract and is remaining with the Boston Red Sox.
Story agreed to a $140 million, six-year deal with Boston before the 2022 season and could have opted out, giving up $55 million in guaranteed money.
Instead, he kept $25 million salaries for 2026 and ’27, and a $25 million team option for 2028 with a $5 million buyout.
The two-time All-Star shortstop, who turns 33 on Nov. 15, played in 157 games, his most since 2018, and hit .263 with 25 homers and 96 RBIs.
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