THE WAIT IS OVER: Red Sox Tabbed to Trade Trevor Story for Two-Time World Series MVP Corey Seager.vc
BOSTON GAMBLES ON INJURY RISK FOR ALL-TIME OFFENSIVE UPGRADE
The WAIT IS OVER! Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is reportedly set to pull the trigger on the blockbuster trade that could instantly redefine the franchise’s trajectory. Insiders reveal that the Red Sox are tabbed to trade veteran shortstop Trevor Story to the Texas Rangers for two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager.
The potential deal—which would send a massive contract and a veteran leader from Boston to Texas for an injured, but generational, offensive talent—is the kind of high-stakes gamble that Red Sox fans haven’t seen since the trade for Adrian Gonzalez over a decade ago.
THE WORLD SERIES MVP TARGET
The Red Sox’s opponent in this high-stakes deal, the Texas Rangers, are reportedly open to trimming salary after a disappointing 2025 season. This opens the door for Boston to acquire Corey Seager, the 2023 World Series MVP, despite his substantial remaining contract (six years, $189 million).
- The Upgrade: Seager is an elite offensive force. Even in an injury-shortened 2025 season (102 games), he posted an outstanding .311/.357/.483 slash line with 21 home runs. He is a generational hitter who would immediately become the anchor of the Red Sox lineup.
- The Risk: Seager’s value comes with significant injury concerns, as he has missed extended time in 2024 and 2025 with hamstring strains and an appendectomy.
- The “What’s Coming”: Seager’s addition—coupled with the trade for Garrett Crochet—would signify that the Red Sox are all in on competing immediately, shaking the belief held by many opponents that Boston’s recent moves were merely designed to set up a future competitive window.
THE TREVOR STORY FACTOR: SHEDDING CONTRACT AND ADDING FIT
The inclusion of Trevor Story ($55 million remaining over two years) is crucial to the trade’s financial structure. Story had a resurgent 2025 season, hitting 25 home runs and stealing 31 bases, but he carries a large salary and, crucially, lacks a no-trade clause, making him an ideal piece for Boston to move.
- Financial Offset: Story’s salary helps the Rangers save face by acquiring a productive veteran while shedding a large chunk of Seager’s remaining commitment.
- Defensive Fit: The acquisition of Seager would place him at shortstop, the position he dominated before the Rangers signed him. Story, who has spent most of his time in Boston at second base, would head to Texas, where he could serve as an everyday player in their corner infield or DH roles.
Sources indicate that the Rangers are demanding a significant package of prospects along with Story, likely including one of Boston’s middle-tier starting pitching prospects (such as Tanner Houck or Brandon Walter), to finalize the blockbuster.
The deal would clear the way for Boston to use either Marcelo Mayer or Ceddanne Rafaela at second base, completing a shocking reshuffling of the Red Sox’s infield.
