"Story is owed $25MM in each of the next two seasons, plus there's a $5MM buyout on his $25MM club option for the 2028 campaign. The Red Sox can override Story's opt-out by guaranteeing that 2028 club option right now, but that doesn't appear to be on the team's radar, so the ball looks to be entirely in Story's court."
"While Story's .263/.308/.433 slash line and 25 homers over 654 plate appearances only translates to a 101 wRC+, his numbers were weighed down by a cold start to the season, as Story posted an .825 OPS over his final 429 PA. Between this strong finish and a thin free agent shortstop market, there's a case for Story to leave his $55MM guaranteed on the table and look for a bigger contract this winter."
The Red Sox are cautiously optimistic that Trevor Story will remain with the team rather than opt out. Story is guaranteed $55MM over the next two seasons with a $5MM buyout on a $25MM 2028 club option, and the club is not expected to guarantee that option now, leaving the decision to Story. Story posted a .263/.308/.433 line with 25 homers and a 101 wRC+, but a cold start depressed his overall numbers; he produced an .825 OPS over his final 429 plate appearances. A thin shortstop market and that strong finish argue for staying, while age, defensive metrics and past injuries present countervailing risks, making remaining in Boston a viable lower-risk choice for 2026.
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