Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story faces an extended absence from the field following Thursday’s surgical procedure in Philadelphia to address a sports hernia.
The Red Sox announced the operation on Friday without providing a specific recovery timeline. However, the 33-year-old infielder shared with media members last Saturday that “the basic prognosis is six to 10 weeks, give or take.”
The injury first surfaced during spring training when Story experienced discomfort but continued playing despite the pain. Team officials initially classified the problem as a groin issue until additional medical examinations revealed it was actually a hernia.
Story’s performance this season has reflected his physical struggles, posting a .206 batting average alongside three home runs, 19 RBIs and 57 strikeouts across 41 games. His slugging percentage sits at just .303, significantly lower than his career average of .483.
When discussing his declining statistics on Saturday, Story acknowledged the injury’s impact while taking responsibility. “I hate to (make excuses). I’m not going to be blaming it all on that, but it plays a part, for sure. I think the main thing is getting it right, and I’m not so much worried about what has happened, and I’m more worried about problem-solving it and moving forward with the next steps, whatever that may be,” he said.
Throughout his 11-season career spanning 1,106 games with the Colorado Rockies (2016-21) and Red Sox, Story maintains a .262 batting average with 207 home runs and 655 RBIs. He earned National League All-Star recognition twice during his time with Colorado in 2018 and 2019.
Boston manager Chad Tracy announced Friday that second baseman Marcelo Mayer will transition to shortstop starting Sunday and continue at that position during Story’s recovery period. Nick Sogard took over shortstop duties for Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Twins.
