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Critics Warn Against Starting Trevor Story After Rehab Struggles

8/28/2026

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Trevor Story is batting .138 in Triple-A rehab, with a 33% strikeout rate.
His chase rate rose to 39%, indicating frequent swings at pitches outside the zone.
Alex Speier and Chris Cotillo warned that starting Story now would be a “death wish.”
Critics advise keeping Story in Triple-A until at least September 4, the rehab deadline.

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Story summary

Trevor Story is batting .138 in Triple-A rehab, with a 33% strikeout rate.
His chase rate rose to 39%, indicating frequent swings at pitches outside the zone.
Alex Speier and Chris Cotillo warned that starting Story now would be a “death wish.”
Critics advise keeping Story in Triple-A until at least September 4, the rehab deadline.