Trevor Story continues to make ‘a ton of progress’ in attempting to return to the field this season
The Red Sox will enter a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are coming off a sweep of the Miami Marlins. With Boston just sitting 3 1/2 games behind the Royals for the third and final American League Wild Card spot, the club potentially has reinforcements waiting in the wings.
Trevor Story continues to make strides in his rehab as he attempts to make a comeback to the team before the regular season comes to a close.
Story, who is currently on the 60-day injured list, is recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent early in the regular season. The initial diagnosis had ruled out the veteran shortstop for a possible 2024 return. However, that initial diagnosis may have been premature as he makes more progress toward potentially returning.
“He continues to make a ton of progress, and just being around him in the clubhouse, there’s a different attitude that he’s taking every day,” Chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow said during his appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Thursday. “He’s excited to go in and field. Liam (Hendriks) is on track to return sooner, but there’s a real strong chance that Trevor is putting on a Red Sox uniform and helping us at some point.”
Story only played in eight games for the Sox before suffering an injury while trying to make a diving play on the road against the Angels.
The idea of Story coming back this year began to float around in July.
“We’re having conversations about it now,” Story said in July. “It’s too early to say if that’s going to happen or not, but always in my mind, it’s something that, obviously, if there’s a chance to play in the playoffs, this is why I came to Boston.
“So I think we’re being very diligent about the process, we’re being respectful, and we’re not doing anything that my body’s not saying yes to. It’s too early to tell, but obviously, it would be amazing if I can.”
Story’s first few years in Boston have been marred by injuries after signing a six-year, $140 million deal before the start of the 2022 season.
The Texas native was limited to just 94 games in his first year with the club after dealing with several injuries. He then underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his throwing elbow in January 2023. Story would debut later in the season, playing just 43 games.
In total, Story has appeared in 145 games with the Red Sox over three seasons, slashing .227/.288/.394 with 19 home runs and 84 RBIs.
