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Red Sox: 5 players who should already be on the trade block

By Miranda Remaklus

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 01: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox strikes out swinging against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 01, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 01: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox strikes out swinging against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 01, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

2. Xander Bogaerts

With Xander Bogaerts already in the fold playing shortstop, it was quite surprising the team opted to sign Trevor Story. A career shortstop, they moved Story to second base where he has -2 defensive runs saved after a career of 69 defensive runs saved at shortstop. He is currently hitting .236/.311/.309 with a +85 wRC.

What does this mean for Bogaerts?

Bogaerts has a six-year contract worth $120 million that ends in 2025. He can opt-out of the deal after the 2022 season. He does have a vesting option in 2026. Story has a six-year deal worth $140M through 2027. There is a club option in 2028. Story can opt out after 2025 which the club can void by exercising his 2028 option.

Looking at the two deals, it is curious what the Red Sox were and could be thinking with the structuring. It will be interesting to see if Bogaerts is possibly traded out of fear of him exercising the opt-out after this season. The Red Sox could want to make sure they get something in return for Bogaerts if he opts out. The Red Sox would definitely warrant a huge return in trading Bogaerts.

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