Trevor Story isn't hitting his stride yet this season, but the Boston Red Sox infielder isn't hitting the panic button either. Like several of his teammates, Story has struggled at the plate early on, but he remains confident that a turnaround is coming.

The Red Sox currently sit at 17-24, but they're only three games out of an American League wild card spot. There's still plenty of baseball left to play, but time is ticking. One of the biggest concerns has been the slow start from Boston's star hitters, and Story is right in the middle of that conversation.

"It's tough to go through in the moment," Story told The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. "But I have confidence that I can do it because I've done it before. It's very similar to last year. So, it takes one game, takes one pitch, and I'm always optimistic about it. I'm not going to sit here and pout about it. I'm not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself."

Through 39 games, Story is batting just .203 with two home runs and a .527 OPS. After a resurgent 2025 campaign, the Red Sox were counting on him to be a force in the middle of the lineup. He admits he doesn't have a clear answer for what needs fixing, but he understands that's just part of the game.

"I think if I knew exactly what it was, I would fix it right away," he said. "But that's not baseball. And, there's a lot that goes into it physically, mentally and effort-wise."

Story added that his pre-game work has been strong, which makes the game-time struggles even more frustrating. "The work is really good and that's been the frustrating part, is that the work is great," he said. "Then the game comes and it hasn't been executed in the game."

The Red Sox still have time to mount a comeback in the standings, but they'll need Story and their other stars to start playing up to their potential. Many have already written off Boston this season, but with a roster full of talented players, a hot streak could change everything.