Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) was officially activated from the 60-day IL on Saturday and will start at shortstop in Boston's matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Story is set to bat seventh against White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet. The 31-year-old has been out since early April after injuring his shoulder diving for a ball in just his eighth game of the season. His return comes at an opportune time for Boston as the Red Sox fight to gain a wild card spot. Currently 5.0 GB of a spot, Boston will need Story to perform at his 2022 levels (102 OPS+) and not what he was in 2023 (53 OPS+). Fantasy managers that are looking for help at shortstop shouldn't hesitate to add Story to their rosters, though they should exercise caution as he works back from injury. Managers with Ceddanne Rafaela should be aware that Rafaela will lose playing time with Story's return but shouldn't cut him yet as he could slide back into short if Story falters.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to activate shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) from the 60-day injured on Saturday and put him into the lineup immediately at shortstop at Fenway Park against the Chicago White Sox and left-hander Garrett Crochet. When Story went down early in the year with a serious shoulder injury while diving for a ball at shortstop, it was considered more of a long shot that he'd return in 2024, but here we are. The 31-year-old veteran will return as Boston's starting shortstop for the stretch run as the BoSox fight for the final wild-card spot in the American League. With Story set to return this weekend, the Red Sox will move Ceddanne Rafaela to second base. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting the oft-injured Story to be a difference-maker at the plate in the fantasy postseason after such a long layoff.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) played shortstop in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Worcester on Monday and went 0-for-3 at the plate. Story came out of the game after five innings, but it was the first time he had played shortstop since starting his rehab assignment on Sunday, when he served as the designated hitter. The 31-year-old veteran has gone 2-for-7 at the plate in his first two games with Worcester but is probably going to need plenty more rehab games before potentially being an option for the major-league roster towards the end of September. With time quickly running out in the regular season, fantasy managers can't realistically expect Story to make any kind of impact once he returns. In 31 at-bats earlier this year, Story was hitting .226 with no homers, four RBI and one stolen base.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) is set to start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. Story will then start at shortstop on Monday, take Tuesday off and then work full speed toward a return to the majors after that. This will mark the first game action for the 31-year-old since he fractured his shoulder in April. His start to the season was underwhelming, hitting just .226 in 31 AB before hitting the IL. On the heels of another injury-shortened season in 2023, fantasy managers certainly will have their concerns about Story's health going forward. However, current shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela has provided spotty production for the Red Sox, leaving the door open for Story to get consistent at-bats if he's able to return in the last few weeks of the season. Fantasy managers needing help at the shortstop position in the playoff run probably won't need to look Story's way, but in deeper leagues there may be an opportunity to stash him on your bench if needed.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) said sometime in September is the target date for him to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. The Red Sox will likely map something out soon, but there is no firm start date. The fact that Story is even thinking about a return in 2024 is positive news after he suffered a fractured left shoulder diving for a ball at shortstop in mid-April. The 31-year-old veteran required surgery but has already taken batting practice and is doing other baseball activities as he prepares to go on a rehab assignment soon. However, even if Story doesn't suffer any kind of setbacks during his rehab assignment, there's no guarantee that he'll be of use again to fantasy managers down the stretch. Boston will almost assuredly shut Story down if they are eliminated from playoff contention. Expect Ceddanne Rafaela to continue serving as the team's primary shortstop for the foreseeable future.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) continues to ramp up his activity in Boston. Story appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a devastating fractured left shoulder that he suffered early on in 2024, although there is no clear timetable and it remains to be seen if there's an actual chance that he can return to Boston's lineup if they somehow make it into the postseason as a wild-card team in the American League. Our best guess is that the 31-year-old won't make it back in 2024, but it's nice to see that he's making great progress. Story only managed to play in eight games for the BoSox in his third year with the team and has fallen pretty far since his back-to-back All-Star campaigns with the Colorado Rockies in 2018 and 2019. Ceddanne Rafaela has seen the bulk of playing time at the 6 in Boston this year and has provided some decent power and speed for fantasy managers with 13 bombs and 17 stolen bases in 435 at-bats.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) is going to take batting practice on the field on Monday. "It's a huge step. I'm truly believing he'll be a part of this," manager Alex Cora said. Nothing is guaranteed, but Story appears to be well ahead of schedule after having surgery for a fractured left shoulder in the middle of April, and the Red Sox aren't ruling him out for the rest of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up, though, and there's still no timetable for a potential return. In all reality, the Red Sox would probably have to get into the playoffs and make a deep postseason run for the 31-year-old to have a shot at returning. Until Story is able to return either this year or next, the Red Sox will continue to roll with a combination of David Hamilton and Ceddanne Rafaela at the 6 in Beantown.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair a fractured glenoid in his left shoulder. When diving for a ball on the infield, the 31-year-old suffered a left-shoulder subluxation on April 5 versus the Los Angeles Angels. Story is expected to miss the rest of the season, but it gives him a chance to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. Since signing a six-year, $140 million contract with the Red Sox in 2022, Story has been limited to 145 games over the past three seasons. David Hamilton will see an uptick in at-bats with Story sidelined. Hamilton is a speculative add-in deep-leagues after slashing .214/.267/.429 with a home run and a stolen base over five games in 2024.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) will have surgery on his fractured shoulder on Friday, according to general manager Craig Breslow. Story's recovery will be somewhere in the neighborhood of six months. The 31-year-old suffered a left-shoulder subluxation last Friday against the Los Angeles Angels when diving for a ball on the infield, and now he's going to miss the rest of the 2024 season. It's a tough blow for Story, who got a late start to last season due to surgery on his right elbow. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can safely drop Story at this time. In the meantime, the recently recalled Romy Gonzalez will platoon at the 6 with David Hamilton, although Vaughn Grissom (groin, hamstring) could also see reps at the position when he returns from the injured list. At best, Gonzalez and Hamilton are AL-only pickups for middle-infield depth.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said there is concern about the bone structure of shortstop Trevor Story's shoulder after he dislocated his left shoulder last Friday against the Los Angeles Angels while diving for a ball in the infield. Story is going to Los Angeles to get a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday. The 31-year-old could require surgery to fix the subluxation in his shoulder, and while there's no exact timetable for when he might return, going under the knife could potentially keep Story out for the rest of the 2024 season. Because nothing is official yet, fantasy managers shouldn't straight up drop Story, but you should be prepared for an extended absence either way. In the meantime, the Red Sox are planning for a platoon at short between Romy Gonzalez and David Hamilton. Eventually, Vaughn Grissom (groin, hamstring) could also be an option at the 6.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) may not be able to return this season after suffering a serious injury on Friday. The 31-year-old said he has hopes for playing again in 2024 but emotionally acknowledged that there is no guarantee. Story is already on the 10-day injured list and will visit a specialist on Monday to determine if there's any labrum damage in his shoulder. Regardless, it already seems like he will be out for a heavily extended period of time. In his absence, infielder David Hamilton was called up from Triple-A Worcester. Fantasy managers in need of speed could look to add the 26-year-old as he stole 57 bases in the minors last season.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder dislocation. Story will be re-evaluated on Monday to determine if there's any labrum damage. The Red Sox called up infielder David Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Story exited Friday's game early with a shoulder injury. He underwent an MRI on Saturday, which revealed a left shoulder dislocation. The 31-year-old was off to a rocky start this season, slashing .226/.294/.323 with four RBI and a run scored over eight games. According to Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, it's too early to know if Story will need surgery or when he will return. Hamilton will fill in at shortstop for the Red Sox and should see an uptick in at-bats while Story is sidelined. Hamilton is a speculative add in most leagues, but fantasy managers searching for speed can look to add the 26-year-old after he stole 57 bases in Triple-A in 2023.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) injured his left shoulder on a diving play in the bottom of the fourth inning on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels and was writhing in pain on the ground. After being looked at by a trainer for a while, Story walked off the field with his left arm dangling at his side with a dejected look on his face. It looked like the 31-year-old may have popped his shoulder out of socket, but fantasy managers should check later Friday night or Saturday morning for more details on the severity of his shoulder injury. Story didn't make his 2023 debut until August due to an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow, and he could be looking at extended time on the sidelines again. Pablo Reyes replaced Story at the 6 and figures to be looking at expanded playing time with Story likely headed to the injured list. Boston's top prospect is shortstop Marcelo Mayer, but he's currently at Double-A and likely needs a bit more seasoning on the farm.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored in Monday's 9-2 Grapefruit League win over the Rangers. Story's bat has caught fire of late, as he's collected at least one hit in six straight games while going 9-for-18 (.500) over that span. The two-time All-Star is now 18-for-48 (.375) in Grapefruit League action with four doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, six runs scored, and even three stolen bases. It appears the 31-year-old is fully recovered from last season's elbow surgery as well as the neck stiffness that he experienced earlier this spring. He's not a top-12 option at SS, but with his power and ability to steal bases, he's got the upside (and momentum) to easily outperform his NFBC ADP of 173 overall.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was scratched from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves due to Neck Stiffness. MassLive.com reporter Chris Cotillo relayed that the ailment is nothing to worry about as the scratch was precautionary. The veteran returned from elbow surgery last season and limped to a .203 average with three home runs and a .566 OPS in 43 games, albeit with 10 stolen bases. That said, Red Sox hitting coach Peter Fatse spoke highly of Story who was afforded a fully healthy offseason, saying "he looks great" in February. Indeed, Story is a nice bounce-back candidate who should provide a quality combination of power and speed as ATC projects 18 home runs and 20 stolen bases from the 31-year-old in 2024. He shouldn't be considered a primary shortstop but rather an asset in leagues with middle-infield spots.

Boston Red Sox hitting coach Peter Fatse has liked what he's seen out of shortstop Trevor Story this offseason. "He looks great," Fatse said. "He's moving well, and those are the signs you want to see at this point. He's explosive, I think his offseason program was really good and it's the first time in three years he's had an offseason structure like this. I think that's going to be huge for him." Story was coming off elbow surgery last year and admitted he was basically trying to just survive in the batter's box in 2023. But he's now back to full health and enjoying his first normal offseason since joining Boston in March of 2022. Fatse thinks with more consistent at-bats and a less-chaotic routine, Story could get back to being the prolific run producer he was in Colorado. The 31-year-old should be able to help in the stolen base department, but he's a huge injury risk at a premier position.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story collected four hits Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. The newly-activated infielder had three doubles and a single while also stealing two bases and scoring twice. The big game sent Story's batting average up to .368 and he sits with a .979 OPS in the early going for his season numbers.

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Story, who made his season debut on Friday, has been recovering from offseason elbow surgery and will likely get routine off days in an effort to manage his workload. He went 2-for-4 with a stolen base on Friday, which was encouraging to see. Pablo Reyes is starting at shortstop and batting sixth in his place on Saturday. Story should be back out there for Sunday's series finale.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is starting at shortstop and is hitting in the three-hole for Boston in his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Brady Singer. Story was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier on Tuesday after finally recovering from surgery on his right elbow in January. The 30-year-old hasn't played in an MLB game since last September, so fantasy managers may want to expect some initial rust, although he did look good at the plate during his minor-league rehab assignment. Story was about league average when healthy in 2022 in Boston, but he also dealt with injuries along the way. He'll be the team's everyday shortstop and could provide fantasy managers with decent counting stats the rest of the way.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) decided that he's ready and will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Story will make his 2023 debut against the Kansas City Royals after finishing up a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. The 30-year-old looked good at the plate in 13 rehab games in the minors, so hopefully he can produce right away for fantasy managers that have kept him stashed or have recently picked him up off the waiver wire. Boston will likely build in scheduled off days for Story upon his return, but there's no doubt from the Red Sox coaching staff that he will operate as the team's starting shortstop the rest of the season.