The left side of the Red Sox’ infield could look different in 2026.

Alex Bregman will likely opt out of his contract this offseason, barring “an injury or catastrophic slump,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. However, Passan predicted that Trevor Story will probably opt in and remain with the Red Sox for the final two years of his current deal.

Bregman has two years and $80 million remaining on the three-year pact he signed over the offseason, but can opt out in each of the next two offseasons. As Bregman instantly produced for the Red Sox, rumors began to swirl that he could sign an extension during the season. However, Bregman said in August that he was tabling extension talks with the team until the offseason .

With Bregman putting up All-Star numbers at the plate this season, Passan

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