Report: Red Sox Sign Trevor Story to Six-Year, $140 Million Deal
Former Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is headed to Boston after signing a six-year, $140 million contract, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Story has an an opt-out after four years. The Red Sox can keep him for a seventh season, which would make the contract $160 million over the seven years.
Infielder Trevor Story and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $140 million contract, sources confirm to ESPN. After looking at multiple structures with multiple teams, Story gets big money from the Red Sox — and an opt-out after four. Another big bat for Boston.
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The Yankees, Giants and Astros were also rumored to be in talks of signing Story as a free agent. Story spent his first six seasons with the Rockies, posting a .272/.340/.523 slash line. He hit 24 home runs last season.
Story is expected to play second base in 2022, according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden. Xander Bogaerts is expected to remain the Boston’s shortstop.
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