The Boston Red Sox have every reason to be pleased with Trevor Story’s performance at shortstop this season. While he did endure a rough stretch early in the year, his overall production has positioned him among the top shortstops in the American League. After battling through injuries in recent seasons — a storyline that has been well-documented since his arrival in Boston — Story has finally begun to show the consistency the team envisioned when they brought him on board.
Will Trevor Story stick around?
This season, the Red Sox have finally gotten the version of Trevor Story they hoped for when they signed him — the one who once starred as an All-Star with the Colorado Rockies. Story has rediscovered that form, putting together a strong all-around campaign. Through 137 games, he’s hitting .259 with a .306 on-base percentage and a .436 slugging mark, while tallying 23 homers, 88 RBIs, 25 stolen bases, 24 doubles, and 78 runs scored.
Just as importantly, he’s playing Gold Glove-caliber defense at shortstop and providing a steady leadership presence in the clubhouse. His 3.5 wins above replacement already mark his best total since 2021 in Colorado, with a few weeks still left to build on it.
Boston will especially need Story to keep up that production in the stretch run now that Roman Anthony is sidelined with an oblique injury. Fortunately for the Red Sox, he’s been consistent all year, and ESPN’s Jeff Passan believes that will “probably” carry over into next season as well. According to Passan, Story isn’t expected to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract.
“Trevor Story, Red Sox shortstop: The lack of shortstop depth in the class makes it tempting, but the combination of what Story is owed (two years, $55 million) and his age (33 next year) is too risky to give up, even after a strong comeback season,” Passan explained. “Will he opt out: No — probably.”
Passan’s latest column broke down early buzz around the upcoming free-agent market, and Story’s name has become a talking point thanks to his resurgence. If his read is correct, and Story sticks around, that’s welcome news for Boston fans eager to see him continue anchoring the infield.
