The Boston Red Sox have finally started climbing out of the early-season hole they dug themselves into, and after a sluggish start, the offense is beginning to show signs of life. But not everyone is joining the party. While the lineup is gradually waking up, a few key players remain in a deep slump—and that could lead to some surprising roster moves in the coming weeks.

Three notable names are under the microscope: All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran, veteran shortstop Trevor Story, and infielder Caleb Durbin—a former National League Rookie of the Year finalist. By wRC+ standards, all three rank among the worst hitters in baseball right now, and their struggles are hard to ignore.

Let's start with Duran. He's been a star for Boston in recent years, but this season has been a different story. Through 35 games, he's slashing just .194/.253/.324/.577 with six doubles, four home runs, and 18 RBI. Off the field, it's been just as turbulent. He made headlines for flipping off a heckling fan (arguably justified), then called out an NBC Sports Boston analyst on Instagram over a take about Red Sox injuries—before promptly deleting his account. With a crowded outfield depth chart, the Red Sox might decide enough is enough and move on.

But Duran might not be the first to go. That honor could fall to Trevor Story, whose slump is slightly less severe but still alarming. In 38 games, Story is hitting .200/.236/.284/.520 with seven doubles, two homers, and 18 RBI. Other teams—especially those in need of shortstop help, like the struggling New York Mets—could see him as a buy-low trade candidate. Packaging Story and Duran together might be the kind of bold move that reshapes Boston's roster midseason.

Then there's Caleb Durbin, who is enduring arguably the worst slump of the trio. He's slashing just .173/.255/.252/.507 with seven doubles, one home run, and 14 RBI in 38 games. That said, his elite defense at the hot corner has kept him in the lineup, and he's not quite on the hot seat for a trade—at least not yet. His glove is his lifeline, but if the bat doesn't catch up, Boston may have some tough decisions to make.

As the Red Sox try to climb back into contention, the margin for error is shrinking. If these struggling stars can't turn things around, don't be surprised if the front office makes a bold, surprising move to shake things up.