Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts can opt out of his contract after the 2022 season, and he plans to do so, according to a report from ESPN’s Joon Lee.
The good news for the Red Sox? Per Lee, citing league sources, Bogaerts wants to re-up with the Red Sox and finish his career in Boston. After this upcoming season, Bogaerts will have three years remaining on a six-year contract worth $120 million.
Bogaerts is reportedly willing to switch to second or third base as well — a move Alex Cora noted the Red Sox might consider this offseason in tandem with Rafael Devers.