diff --git a/crates/optimism/payload/src/builder.rs b/crates/optimism/payload/src/builder.rs
index a7ec600eb8..a7bfd0aecc 100644
--- a/crates/optimism/payload/src/builder.rs
+++ b/crates/optimism/payload/src/builder.rs
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ where
 
     // merge all transitions into bundle state, this would apply the withdrawal balance changes
     // and 4788 contract call
-    db.merge_transitions(BundleRetention::PlainState);
+    db.merge_transitions(BundleRetention::Reverts);
 
     let execution_outcome = ExecutionOutcome::new(
         db.take_bundle(),