While the Red Sox brace themselves for an expected bidding war for Alex Bregman’s services this winter, Boston won’t have to fret about another key cog of its infield leaving this offseason.
According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story has informed the team that he won’t opt out of his current contract and will play out the final two years and $55 million left on said deal.
According to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, the 32-year-old infielder’s decision to forgo a chance to hit free agency once again this winter is because he is “said to appreciate the organization and likes the direction it is headed.