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Red Sox ‘Optimistic’ $140 Million Veteran Will Return to Team: Insider

Red Sox ‘Optimistic’ $140 Million Veteran Will Return to Team: Insider

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are working on their roster for next season after making the playoffs for the first time in four years. A key part of their planning is determining whether veteran infielder Trevor Story will stay with the team or opt out of his contract, although sources believe he will remain.

Key Facts

  • The Boston Red Sox recently made the playoffs for the first time in four years.
  • The team is considering changes to improve the roster for the next season.
  • Third baseman Alex Bregman is expected to opt out of his contract.
  • Trevor Story, a veteran infielder, also has a decision to make regarding opting out of his contract.
  • Sources close to the team suggest that Story is likely to stay with the Red Sox.
  • Story's current contract will pay him $55 million over the next two years.
  • Story had a strong past season, playing in 157 games and getting 161 hits.
  • Story's performance improved after inconsistent form due to injuries in previous seasons.
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