The Red Sox may not have to wait much longer for Trevor Story.
Boston is still looking for a firm answer on the shortstop’s return date, but Story gave a clear hint that his comeback could come soon - possibly after Thursday’s off day and in time for this weekend’s series against the San Francisco Giants.
Speaking at Fenway Park, Story pointed to a short rehab stretch before anything becomes official.
“At least Tuesday and Wednesday I’ll be in Syracuse, then we’ll see how I feel after that,” Story said at Fenway Park, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. “Obviously, Thursday’s an off day here, so we’ll see how it goes."
That would be a welcome development for a Boston team that has been waiting on the former All-Star to rejoin the mix. Story brings value on both sides of the ball, and when he’s healthy, he’s shown in Boston that he can get rolling quickly. He’s also viewed as a plus defender, which only adds to what he can offer once he’s back.
There has been some chatter from Red Sox fans about whether his return could disrupt the chemistry Boston has built while he’s been out. That kind of concern always surfaces when a player has missed this much time.
But Story isn’t being viewed as just another body returning to the roster. He’s the kind of player who can make a real difference, and the source material makes that point plainly: he’s someone who can genuinely swing a playoff series.
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