MLB Insider Makes Prediction on Trevor Story’s Future With Red Sox

“Here is a guy who is struggling offensively and defensively," Rosenthal said. "A guy who had played only 69 games the previous two years. The Red Sox are not going to give up on him and DFA him immediately."

Here’s a guy who’s making $22.5 million this year; he’s owed $25 million next year—another $25 million the year after that, and then a $5 million buyout. Teams just don’t cut players unless they have a good reason.

"I don’t expect the Red Sox to do anything along those lines," Rosenthal added. "I do expect we’ll see Roman Anthony at some point. It’s going to be a difficult balancing act for them.”

Story has had a rollercoaster of a career, from shining with the Colorado Rockies in the first half of his career to an injury-riddled saga in Boston over the last four seasons. Father Time is no help, either, and Story’s return to form glory looks more and more unlikely every day.

As Rosenthal said, the Red Sox are pretty much stuck with his services. 

Even if Story continues this lack of production, what are their options at the six? Ideally, Marcelo Mayer could take over and begin his reign at his natural position. However, with Alex Bregman out for who knows how long, and Rafael Devers stuck at designated hitter, Mayer has to handle the hot corner.

Boston needs answers, and so far, Story has provided only questions.