Price says he 'hasn't thought about' opting out of contract this winter

David Price's first three years in Boston have presented a number of challenges both on and off the field for the left-hander, but he doesn't intend to opt out of his contract at the end of this season.

"I want to win, I want to win here and I want to win now," Price told Jon Morosi of MLB Network on Sunday. "We all know the amount of ability we have in this clubhouse ... I'm focused on winning right now. I haven't thought about opting out."

Price inked a seven-year deal worth $217 million with the Red Sox prior to the 2016 season, and he would forfeit $127 million guaranteed if he opts out to test free agency. If he leaves Boston, Price would be one of the top pitchers on the market along with J.A. Happ, Dallas Keuchel, Marco Estrada, and CC Sabathia. However, he likely wouldn't come close to getting the money left on the table if the 32-year-old moves on from the Red Sox.

Despite being able to stay off the disabled list so far in 2018, Price has still battled health and consistency issues. He complained of numbness in his pitching hand earlier in the season and was eventually diagnosed with a mild case of carpal tunnel syndrome. In 18 starts, he owns a career single-season worst 4.44 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and 101 strikeouts over 101 1/3 innings.

After having several battles with the media last season, Price entered this year with a renewed attitude, declaring he was ready to put the past behind him and preparing to have his "best year" with the Red Sox.

"I just haven't had two good years here," Price said in March. "If I would have had an average year for myself (it would) still be my best year here, by far. I look to go out there and dominate like I know I'm capable of doing, and that's what I expect to do."