Red Sox might have to make a decision on Trevor Story amid veteran's struggles

"Entering the 2026 campaign, Story was expected to be one of the few established stalwarts in a clubhouse poised to take another major step forward after last year's brief playoff appearance. Despite a sluggish start in 2025, Story was arguably Boston's most consistent bat down the stretch - batting .263 with 25 home runs and 96 RBI. But whatever momentum the 33-year-old infielder seemingly seized last year has fallen to the wayside this spring."

"Once again, Story has been mired in an extended rut at the plate in 2026. Through 38 games, Story is batting just .200 with two home runs and 18 RBI. He has struck out 55 times in 155 at-bats while also working just seven walks - equating to a ghastly .520 OPS. To make matters worse, the cracks in his defensive game that manifested down the stretch last season have carried over to this year."

""If I knew exactly what it was, you could kind of fix it right away. But that's not baseball, and there's a lot that goes into it," Story told Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe on Sunday. "I think it's just a matter of time before I get it right. We saw what can happen last year, so I'm confident I can do it again.""

"Much like last season, the Red Sox could simply opt to wait things out to see if Story can snap out of his extended malaise. After struggling through the first two months of the 2025 season, Story finally snapped out of it once the calendar flipped to June. Over his final 96 games in 2025"

Trevor Story has been a central issue for the Red Sox during a 17-23 start in 2026. After being expected to provide stability, he has hit .200 with two home runs and 18 RBI through 38 games. His plate production includes 55 strikeouts in 155 at-bats and only seven walks, resulting in a .520 OPS. Defensive problems from late 2025 have continued, with five errors in 2026, including a costly miscue that helped lead to two Rays runs in a 4-1 loss at Fenway. Story believes improvement will come, pointing to his turnaround late in 2025.

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