2. Trevor Story, SS
Unfortunately, Devers isn't the only big-money Red Sox veteran who's off to a horrid start to the 2025 campaign.
Trevor Story is another key player who struggled at the plate throughout the season-opening series. The two-time Silver Slugger finished the Rangers series with a 1-for-11 record (.091) at the plate, striking out three times while recording a putrid .258 OPS. His struggles got to the point where the Red Sox left him on the bench for Sunday's series finale.
The slow start is another example of Story failing to live up to the six-year, $140 million contract he signed three years ago. It doesn't help that injuries already had the 32-year-old shortstop's outlook up in the air after having made only 163 appearances in the three previous seasons. Instead of capitalizing on his health, he's done the opposite to end March.
After making $22.5 million this season, Story's salary will rise to $25 million in the next two seasons before the Red Sox must decide on his 2028 team option. Although he'd be worth the price if he was performing as his prime self, that isn't the case as long as his offensive and health-related struggles persist.
Much like Devers, don't be surprised if Story shipped out of town if he can't turn things around.