Overview

• Trevor Story, batting just .220 with a .589 OPS this season, remains a liability in the Red Sox lineup.
• Manager Alex Cora benched Story during a loss to the Orioles but reinstated him for a game against the Brewers, sparking criticism from fans.
• Cora has expressed hope that giving Story time to 'disconnect' and reset mentally could improve his performance.
• Fans have voiced frustration over Story's continued struggles, including a .164 average against four-seam fastballs and 64 strikeouts in 200 at-bats.
• Story's $140 million contract, with two years remaining, raises questions about his future with the team if his underperformance continues.