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Trevor Story stays and Boston’s payroll clears a lane for a starter

Trevor Story isn’t testing free agency. He’ll keep the final two guaranteed years on his deal with the Boston Red Sox . That's $25 million in 2026 and $25 million in 2027 with a $25 million club option (or $5 million buyout) for 2028. The decision follows a healthy 2025 rebound and locks in a clear number at short for Boston.

For the Red Sox, this is stabilizing.

Story fixed at $25 million, Boston’s 2026 payroll picture remains comfortably below the $244 million Competitive Balance Tax line, even as arbitration cases and adds roll in. Public trackers show room to maneuver, giving the front office space to chase a frontline starter if the fit is there. Story’s decision narrows the shopping l

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