Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Friday. The initial plan is for Story to play five innings at shortstop on Friday before getting at-bats as the designated hitter on Saturday, and logging another five innings at the 6 on Sunday. His rehab assignment can last a maximum of 20 days, and manager Alex Cora stressed the Red Sox aren't going to rush him back to make his 2023 debut after having right-elbow surgery. The 30-year-old is feeling good physically, both at the plate and in the field, and his readiness will mostly be a matter of building back up. Story will immediately return as the team's everyday shortstop, but fantasy managers may want to temper expectations. He hasn't played in a big-league game since Sept. 11 of last year.

Barring any setbacks, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment within the week. Manager Alex Cora should have a specific date for the start of Story's rehab assignment on Tuesday. Story will get a maximum of 20 days on his rehab assignment, but it remains to be seen how long he'll be down on the farm. The 30-year-old veteran thinks he'll be playing shortstop for Boston by August, but the Red Sox won't rush him back to use him as the designated hitter. He has been out all year after having an internal-bracing procedure done on his right elbow in January. Story will be the team's starting shortstop when he returns, so fantasy managers may want to pick him up now off the waiver wire if he's still available.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is getting closer to making his 2023 debut for the Red Sox and has been throwing from 160-170 feet. Story hasn't played yet this year due to an internal-bracing procedure he had on his right elbow in January. He will continue to work out at Fenway Park over the All-Star break, and he thinks a minor-league rehab assignment could be coming soon. The 30-year-old veteran should return at some point in August. "I'm almost there," said Story. "I think we'll have a rehab assignment pretty quick after the All-Star break, not exactly sure when. That's exciting that it feels close." Story could stay on his rehab assignment for up to a maximum of 20 days, although if he's feeling well, it probably won't be that lengthy.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is making fast progress in his rehab, and manager Alex Cora said that there is a chance that Story begins a minor-league rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The Red Sox don't have any plans to bring him back early as the designated hitter, and when he does return, he'll be the team's primary shortstop. The 30-year-old is attempting to make it back from an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow, and he was scheduled to take batting practice on Tuesday. Story hasn't played in a major-league game since Sept. 11 of last year, so fantasy managers may want to temper their expectations once he returns in 2023. David Hamilton and Enrique Hernandez have been sharing time at the 6 in Beantown of late.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is scheduled to take live batting practice ahead of Tuesday's game. The 30-year-old has been sidelined all season long while recovering from offseason UCL surgery. Manager Alex Cora said that the team does not currently have a timetable for Story's return. However, the fact Story is facing live batting practice is a good sign. Hopefully, Story will be able to get back on the field before the end of the season.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) has increased his throwing and is fielding ground balls from shortstop, according to manager Alex Cora. The 30-year-old still plans to play shortstop for the club in August and possibly return as a designated hitter in July. Story has been out all year after undergoing offseason surgery to repair his UCL. In 2022, the former Colorado Rockie slashed .238/.303/.434 with 16 bombs, 53 runs, 66 RBI, and 13 steals across 94 games. Fantasy owners can continue to stash Story on their injured list, and if he's available on the waiver wire, managers may want to consider picking him up.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) told reporters that he could be able to play the field as soon as August. Story could return from the injured list sooner as just a DH, although he and the team are still deciding which way they want to proceed with his return. The veteran infielder had a procedure to repair his UCL about five months ago and is up to throwing from 120 feet while building up to 150 feet in the near future. Story hit .238 with 16 homers, 53 runs, and 66 RBI across 94 games in 2022, his first season with the Sox.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) was seen throwing from a distance of 120 feet at Fenway Park on Monday. The 30-year-old was taking grounders and making throws from shortstop prior to Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The organization has discussed the possibility that Story returns earlier than expected and plays exclusively at designated hitter. He's currently five months removed from a procedure on his right elbow to fix a UCL injury. There isn't an official timetable for his return, but the hope is that he'll be back in the near future.

The Boston Red Sox are considering having shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) come back from the 60-day injured list before he can play the infield as a designated hitter, according to manager Alex Cora. This doesn't mean it's exactly what the Red Sox will end up doing, but it's notable nonetheless. The 30-year-old middle infielder will return to starting duties at shortstop once he's ready to play the field, which will push Enrique Hernandez back to the outfield most likely. Story is around five months removed from an internal-bracing procedure on his right elbow to fix a UCL injury, and it remains to be seen how effective he'll be at the plate upon his return. Story hit a disappointing .238 with 22 doubles, 16 home runs, 66 RBI and 13 steals in 94 games in his first year in Boston in 2022. He's currently rostered in only 36% of Yahoo leagues.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora reiterated on Wednesday that middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) will be the starting shortstop when he returns. It remains to be seen when Story will return while he continues to recover from an internal bracing procedure of the UCL in his right elbow. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't played a big-league game since Sept. 11 of last year, although he recently resumed swinging a bat and throwing earlier in May. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback, Story figures to return to starting duties at the 6 in Beantown at some point in the second half of the season. Adalberto Mondesi (knee) also remains on the injured list for Boston, so Enrique Hernandez has been the club's primary shortstop to this point in the season.

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) remains on the same rehab schedule and is set to start throwing in two weeks (14 weeks post-surgery) and hitting in four weeks (16 weeks post-surgery). Story is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break after he had an internal-bracing procedure done on his right elbow to help fix damage in his UCL in January. It sounds like everything is going well for the 30-year-old, who is fully expected to be the team's regular shortstop when he's deemed healthy enough to make his 2023 debut. He's worth stashing in most leagues, but it remains to be seen if he can bounce back in the second half this year after disappointing in his first year in Beantown in 2022, when he hit .238 with 16 home runs, 66 RBI, 53 runs and 13 stolen bases in 94 games.

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to make room for recently signed infielder Yu Chang on the 40-man roster. Story said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return for the second half of the season after having an internal-bracing procedure done on his UCL last month. It obviously doesn't make the 30-year-old very attractive in single-year fantasy formats in 2023, and there's still a chance he may not play at all this year if his rehab doesn't go as planned. With Adalberto Mondesi (knee) not expected to be ready for Opening Day, Enrique Hernandez is fully expected to open the season at the 6 for Boston. Chang will give the BoSox some infield depth in the meantime.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) said the best-case scenario for him in 2023 would be a second-half return. The worst-case scenario would be that he doesn't play at all this year, but he's currently feeling good and expects to return after the All-Star break. The 30-year-old had an internal-bracing procedure to fix the UCL in his right elbow last month and was given a four- to six-month recovery timetable. The possibility that Story could miss all of the 2023 campaign is reason enough to avoid him in fantasy this year in most leagues. With Story out for at least the first half of the season, the Red Sox will most likely be using Enrique Hernandez at shortstop with Adalberto Mondesi (knee) unlikely to be ready by Opening Day.

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) said he should be able to play at some point in 2023. "Yeah. Oh yeah. In my mind, yeah," Story said when asked whether he'll play this season. The 30-year-old had an internal bracing procedure on the UCL in his right elbow last week and will not be ready for the start of the 2023 campaign. Typical recovery time from this procedure is around four to six months. Boston was planning to have Story be their starting shortstop this year with Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, but now they're planning to use Enrique Hernandez at the 6 and Christian Arroyo at second to begin the season. RotoBaller currently has Story listed outside the top-50 middle infielders for 2023. He struggled to stay healthy in his first year in Beantown in 2022 and hit .238/.303/.434 with a .737 OPS, 16 homers, 66 RBI, 53 runs and 13 stolen bases in 396 plate appearances.

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) underwent an elbow procedure on Monday, per a tweet from the team's official Twitter account on Tuesday. Story underwent a successful internal bracing procedure of the right ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to miss time to begin the 2023 season. Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute in Arlington, Texas. Story hit .238 in his first season with the Red Sox in 2022, logging a .303 on-base percentage, 16 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 396 plate appearances while seeing all of his playing time at second base. With Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Story is expected to serve as Boston's regular shortstop whenever he's cleared to play following his surgery.

With shortstop Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is the current favorite to start at the 6 to open the 2023 season. However, an outside addition can't be discounted, and the Red Sox are reportedly very serious in signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, which would in turn keep Story at the keystone. Story is a natural shortstop, having played exclusively at the position in 733 games with the Colorado Rockies from 2016 to 2021 before moving to second for Boston this past season. However, questions about Story's throwing arm have raised some concerns about his defense in recent years. From a fantasy standpoint, adding shortstop eligibility would only be a good thing for Story's fantasy stock after a down year offensively in his first year in Beantown while also dealing with injuries.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel, illness) is now sick and is very unlikely to return again this season. Time is running out for Story to return to the Red Sox's lineup, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to contribute within the next week. If it's indeed the case, the 29-year-old slugger will finish his first season with the Red Sox with a .238/.303/.434 slash line, 16 home runs, 66 RBI, 53 runs scored and 13 stolen bases in 396 plate appearances over 94 games played. There's a good chance he'll move to shortstop next year with Xander Bogaerts fully expected to opt out of his contract this winter. Christian Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez will continue splitting time at the keystone the rest of the way with Story unlikely to return.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and second baseman Trevor Story (heel) are both in agreement that his move to the injured list isn't a shutdown and that the hope is that Story can play again this season. "He's out there taking grounders. The running progression is the hard part. The moving around and the swinging the bat has been OK, but when he gets to that 70-75 percent, that's when he feels it. We're still working and hopefully he can play a few games." Story hasn't played since Sept. 10. He's eligible to return from the injured list on Sept. 29, at which point there will be seven games left in the regular season. Fantasy managers shouldn't be counting on Story to make it back this year.

The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Trevor Story (heel) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left heel contusion. The move is retroactive to Sept. 19. The Red Sox were hoping that Story could return at some point this week after getting injured on Sept. 11, but that hasn't happened. With very little time remaining in the 2022 regular season, it's very possible we won't see the 29-year-old slugger again this year. Story will be eligible to return on Sept. 29. First baseman Bobby Dalbec was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. He was demoted to the minors after hitting .211/.282/.362 with 11 homers, 36 RBI and 113 K's in 340 plate appearances earlier this year. Christian Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez should continue splitting playing time at the keystone with Story sidelined.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the seventh straight game that Story has missed. He was able to do some running on Sunday, but he has yet to play in over a week to due a heel injury. If the 29-year-old is unable to return to Boston's lineup soon, he could end his first year in Beantown on the injured list. With Story out yet again, Enrique Hernandez will get another start at the keystone and bat ninth against Reds right-hander Chase Anderson. Although Hernandez has gone 13-for-48 (.271) with six RBI and 11 runs scored in his 15 games this month, he'll be a low-upside DFS play in the nine-hole on Wednesday.