The Boston Red Sox are grappling with the underperformance of Trevor Story, locked into a six-year, $140 million deal until 2028. Struggling with injuries, Story's current stats are disappointing, featuring an OPS+ of 79 and only 11 home runs in 294 at-bats. Comparatively, his days with the Rockies saw him as a powerful hitter capable of 30+ home runs and an OPS+ exceeding 120.

In light of Story's struggles, scouts at Just Baseball propose the Red Sox might replace him with Gavin Kilen, a second baseman/shortstop from the University of Tennessee. Kilen's impressive performance, including 15 home runs this past season, positions him as a promising candidate. He has elevated his draft stock significantly, moving him into the top echelons of the upcoming draft. Fans may see Boston shifting from its recent trend of selecting toolsy prep players to more seasoned college talents like Kilen.