Trevor Story should not be allowed to rejoin the Red Sox roster this week (and maybe ever)

Key Points:

• Trevor Story is struggling significantly in his rehab assignment with the Worcester WooSox, batting just .138 with a .305 OPS and striking out 10 times in 30 plate appearances, raising concerns about his ability to return to form.
• His strikeouts often come against pitchers with below-major-league velocity, and he is frequently chasing off-speed pitches outside the strike zone, indicating poor swing decisions and a lack of adjustment at the plate.
• Story’s performance suggests he may no longer be the impactful player he once was, compounded by age, recent surgery, and declining defensive capabilities, making a return to the major league Red Sox lineup questionable.
• The Red Sox should consider keeping Story in Triple-A through the remainder of his rehab assignment before making any decisions, as calling him up prematurely could be detrimental to both him and the team.
• There is speculation that Story’s career might be nearing its end, with some suggesting the organization might be better off cutting ties despite his contract obligations.