The Boston Red Sox have hit another rough patch, dropping back-to-back games after a promising three-game win streak. As the offense sputters once again, one veteran player's icy start to the 2026 season is raising serious questions about his future in Beantown.

Trevor Story arrived in Boston in 2022 as the marquee replacement for Xander Bogaerts — a slugging shortstop expected to bring power, veteran leadership, and All-Star production to the lineup. So far, only the leadership part has materialized. And now, with his bat and glove both failing him, the shortstop may be on thin ice.

Story was among the most vocal players following the firing of manager Alex Cora and the coaching staff, leading many to speculate he might request a move. But with his current performance, the exit door may swing the other way — and not by his choice.

Defense has never been Story's calling card, but this season has been especially brutal. Among qualified shortstops, he ranks 26th in Outs Above Average (OAA) with a -1 mark, and his fWAR sits at -0.4 — making him arguably the worst shortstop in baseball right now.

Here's where the Red Sox face a real dilemma: where do they play him? Shortstop isn't working, but second base is locked down by top prospect Marcelo Mayer. Designated hitter is an option, but Boston already has a logjam of DH candidates — and Story's hitting certainly doesn't warrant a bat-only role.

At the plate, the numbers are grim. Through 30 games, Story is slashing just .197/.237/.295/.532 with six doubles, two home runs, and 17 RBI. He has only 11 hits total — and while eight of those went for extra bases, the lack of consistent contact is alarming. If he could improve his approach and simply put the ball in play more often, his value could climb back up.

It's worth remembering that Story thrived with the Colorado Rockies, but many feared the Coors Field effect inflated his numbers. Those fears now look justified, as his production has cratered in a Red Sox uniform.

So what can Boston do? Ideally, they'd move on. But with $50 million still remaining on his contract and his stats at rock bottom, potential suitors are virtually nonexistent. For now, the Red Sox have no choice but to hope Story can at least replicate last season's numbers. If he does, they'll have two paths forward: keep him or find a trade partner willing to take a chance.