This could complicate things.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is dealing with “general tightness” around his right elbow, according to the Denver Post’s Patrick Saunders. Manager Bud Black called Story “day-to-day” and said he will be re-evaluated Friday. Black said Story tweaked the elbow making a throw in Thursday’s doubleheader with the New York Mets.
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The Rockies are expected to trade the 28-year-old Story before the July 30 non-waiver deadline, with the two-time All-Star set to be a free agent following the season. However Saunders says don’t look for a deal any time soon.
From what I’ve been told, the Rockies have no plans to trade Story prior to the All-Star Game in Denver. … In my opinion, owner Dick Monfort is hesitant to trade Story now because of the lingering fallout from the Nolan Arenado trade. Monfort wants to see how this team develops through the all-star break. Plus, with Bill Schmidt taking over as the interim general manager, the Rockies are still constructing their long-term game plan. Finally, just because the Rockies are looking to trade Story, that doesn’t mean other teams are willing to give the Rockies what they want. At least not yet.
At first glance, the New York Yankees don’t seem like a fit for Story, a two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient. The Yankees have Gleyber Torres at shortstop, plus the team already has a pair of $300-million contracts on the payroll (Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton) and the time is approaching to give right fielder Aaron Judge a massive extension (he is eligible for free agency after the 2022 season).
But general manager Brian Cashman could decide the Yankees are better off with Torres moving back to second base and sliding DJ LeMahieu to first. If that’s the case, the Yankees could chase Story, Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa or Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager, all of whom will hit the open market after the season and will command hefty nine-figure salaries.
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