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Red Sox urged to trade 'one of the worst hitters in baseball' making $140 million
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox, currently eight games below .500, are urged to trade shortstop Trevor Story, who is considered one of the worst hitters in baseball and is making $140 million. With the trade deadline three months away, the team's postseason chances are in jeopardy.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox are eight games below .500
- Trevor Story is considered one of the worst hitters in baseball
- Story's salary is $140 million
- Trade deadline is three months away
- Ranger Suarez's injury could affect team decisions
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The Boston Red Sox are already eight games below .500, and could be just a few bad stretches away from making an early decision.
With the trade deadline still three months away, the Red Sox don't have to make any determinations now. But if left-hander Ranger Suarez's hamstring injury forces him to miss several starts, they could be in big trouble.
As currently constructed, Boston's roster does not appear to be a postseason contender. That's why FanSided's Cody Williams wrote that the AL East team should strongly consider finding a new club for shortstop Trevor Story.
"Trevor Story is not one of the aforementioned up-and-comers. In fact, he's another piece that's standing in the way of a young guy like Marcelo Mayer, despite the fact that the latter has actually been the far better player this season, much less when looking to the future," wrote Williams. "Story made a ton of people, myself included, look silly for calling to DFA him after a rough start last season. But he's actively hurting a team trying to find any kind of footing to take off right now."
Q&A
Why are the Red Sox considering trading Trevor Story?
The Red Sox are considering trading Trevor Story due to his poor performance as one of the worst hitters in baseball and their current position eight games below .500.
What is Trevor Story's salary with the Red Sox?
Trevor Story is making $140 million with the Boston Red Sox.
How does Ranger Suarez's injury impact the Red Sox's decisions?
Ranger Suarez's hamstring injury could force him to miss several starts, potentially leading the Red Sox to make early trade decisions if they continue to struggle.
