After lots of speculations and rumors in this free agency, Trevor Story has finally signed for the Boston Red Sox. However, after signing Story, the major concern for the Red Sox was to get him fit into the team. But seems like the Red Sox manager has finally found the solution to this.

Notably, in the name of Xander Bogaerts, the Red Sox already have a good shortstop. And after signing Trevor Story, who also happens to be a shortstop, it was not easy for the Red Sox manager Alex Cora to decide whom to play as a shortstop.

However, recently, Cora confirmed that Xander Bogaerts will remain as the shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. While Trevor Story will play at a different position.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirms Trevor Story will play at second base

Earlier this week free-agent shortstop Trevor Story signed a long-term deal with the Boston Red Sox. He signed a six-year deal worth $140 million. But for many baseball pundits, this deal didn’t make any sense. Because the Red Sox already have a top shortstop in Xander Bogaerts. 

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However, putting an end to all speculations, the Red Sox manager has confirmed that Story will play as a second baseman for the team, while Bogaerts will continue his position as a shortstop.

Talking to MLB Network, Alex Cora also said that Story’s number one goal is to win the World Series title. While he also confirmed that during that Story himself was willing to play second base for the Red Sox. 

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“Yeah, in his heart, he is a shortstop. But at the same time, I think his number one goal is to win a ring. And he let us know that he was willing to play second base for the Red Sox. He understood that we have a pretty good shortstop in Xander Bogaerts,” said Alex Cora.

Cora also revealed that Trevor Story will be wearing number 10, and he will play right next to Xander Bogaerts. “He’s wearing No. 10. And he is gonna play it right next to Xander,” the Red Sox manager said. “It should be fun to see those two playing up in the middle for 162 plus matches.”

With Trevor Story by their side, Boston Red Sox has a formidable squad for the upcoming season. Now it will be interesting to see how far they go in the regular season.