Story was likely to take over at shortstop after Xander Bogaerts left to sign with San Diego.

By locking up a homegrown star for 11 years, the Red Sox show they are serious about competing – and paying a premium to do so.

The third baseman, who will be a free agent after the 2023 season, agrees to a deal for $17.5 million.

Kluber, who turns 37 in April, has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with Boston with a team option for 2024, according to ESPN.

Nathan Eovaldi signs with the Texas Rangers and Rich Hill agrees to an $8 million one-year deal with Pittsburgh.

Commentary: If Sox management can admit to themselves they are in transition, trading Chris Sale and his hefty contract could be a big boost in a return to competitiveness,

Commentary: Parting ways with star players, raising ticket prices and treating lower-level employees fairly has many questioning with John Henry is interested in selling the team.

Turner, 38, was primarily a third baseman and DH for the Dodgers last season.

To make room for their new Japanese outfielder, the Red Sox drop one of the players acquired in the Mookie Betts trade.

Kenley Jansen arrives in Boston at a time of near-revolt among the fandom, which watched Xander Bogaerts depart just three years after former AL MVP Mookie Betts was traded away.