There is little question that the Colorado Rockies will trade Trevor Story by the deadline. He is in the final year of his contract, and has rebuffed any attempts at an extension. With the Rockies finally admitting that they need to reset the roster, it is time to begin the rebuilding process. And that will start with Story.
As it is, those trade discussions have yet to really go anywhere. Although numerous teams would be interested in his services, Story is currently on the Injured List due to an elbow injury. Fortunately, he may return to the lineup next week, as the MRI on his inflamed elbow was clean.
Three trade destinations for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story
That is certainly good news for both the Rockies and Story. Not only will he have a chance to build on what has been a disappointing 2021 campaign, as he had produced a .255/.322/.424 batting line with five homers and 12 doubles, but the Rockies can look to see if he will improve his trade value. Plenty of teams will be monitoring his performance once he is activated.
Where will Trevor Story end up at the trade deadline? Here are three possible options.
New York Yankees
It seems as though the New York Yankees had been considered a possible destination for Trevor Story since the 2020 season came to an end.
The Yankees certainly need help in the middle of their infield. As DJ LeMahieu has been required to play primarily at first due to injuries, the Yankees are sending out a middle infield of Rougned Odor and Gleyber Torres.
While Torrez has been relatively solid, posting a 97 OPS+ and saving three runs defensively, he is not in the same class of player that Story is. The Yankees lineup has also been uncharacteristically mediocre this season, ranking 14th in the AL in runs scored and 11th in OPS entering Friday. A healthy Story would improve those rankings.
For the Yankees, success is measured in championships. By their standard, they have not had a successful season since 2009, and have not even returned to the World Series since then. Adding Story would be a step towards returning to postseason glory.
When the Colorado Rockies finally put Trevor Story on the block, the New York Yankees need to pick up the phone. He will not be the cure-all, but his presence in the lineup will help.