"The Red Sox finally made it back to the postseason this year, though their third place finish in the AL East and a quick exit in the Wild Card Series at the hands of the Yankees leaves fans hoping for more in 2026. Guaranteed Contracts Garrett Crochet, LHP: $166MM through 2031 (deal includes conditional $15MM club option for 2032; can opt out after 2030) Roman Anthony, OF: $125MM through 2033 (deal includes $30MM club option for 2034)"
"Brayan Bello, RHP: $50.5MM through 2029 (includes $1MM buyout on $21MM club option for 2030) Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF: $47MM through 2032 (includes $4MM buyout on $19MM club option for 2033, deal includes $21MM club option for 2034) Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/2B: $46MM through 2031 (includes $4MM buyout on $16MM club option for 2032) Masataka Yoshida, DH: $36MM through 2027 Jordan Hicks, RHP: $24MM through 2027"
"Option Decisions: Alex Bregman, 3B: Will opt out of $80MM through 2027 ($40MM deferred) Trevor Story, SS: Can opt out of final $50MM through 2027. If opt out exercised, Red Sox can either void it by exercising $25MM club option or pay Story a $5MM buyout. Lucas Giolito, RHP: $19MM mutual option with $1.5MM buyout. Liam Hendriks, RHP: $12MM mutual option with $2MM buyout. Jarren Duran, OF: $8MM club option with $100K buyout. Total 2026 commitments: $168.9MM Total future commitments: $662.4MM"
The Red Sox reached the postseason but finished third in the AL East and lost the Wild Card Series to the Yankees. Guaranteed contracts include large, multi-year deals for Garrett Crochet ($166MM through 2031) and Roman Anthony ($125MM through 2033) alongside long-term commitments to prospects and regulars. Several players hold opt-outs and mutual or club options, most notably Alex Bregman and Trevor Story, which will shape offseason moves. Total committed payroll for 2026 sits at $168.9MM, with total future obligations of $662.4MM. Arbitration-eligible players and option decisions will drive offseason strategy.
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