Coming off a bounce-back 2025 season, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is opting into his contract and returning to Boston in 2026, according to multiple media reports.

Story, who had an opt-out after the fourth year of his six-year, $140 million deal he signed ahead of the 2022 season, has two years and $55 million left on the deal. The Red Sox additionally have a club option for $25 million in 2028, with a $5 million buyout if they decline it.

The veteran shortstop is coming off a breakthrough season reminiscent of how he started his career in Colorado. After battling injuries that limited him to 163 games over the 2022-24 seasons, he played 157 games this season. His .263 average this season was his best since 2020 (.289) while his 25 home runs were his most since 2019 (35).

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