Red Sox's Trevor Story Takes 'Significant Milestone' In Rehab Process
The Boston Red Sox lack star power across the diamond but it might not be long before the club brings back one of their most impactful players.
Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story had elbow surgery in the offseason after feeling discomfort attempting to ramp up over the winter.
When the surgery occurred, the Red Sox would not commit to Story returning at all during the 2023 season.
Barring a setback. it's starting to sound like Story could return for the majority of the second half.
"Trevor Story has started playing catch -- a significant milestone in his rehab from internal brace procedure," The Boston Globe's Alex Speier wrote Friday.
Story still has ways to go but throwing post-elbow surgery is a huge landmark in his road to recovery.
Last season Story hit .238 with 38 extra-base hits including 16 home runs, 66 RBIs with 13 steals in as many attempts and a .737 OPS in 94 games.
The 30-year-old also manned second base at a near-Gold Glove caliber level.
Many were disappointed by Story's debut campaign in Boston -- namely due to a low batting average, high strikeout rate and multiple injuries -- but the two-time All-Star still was quite impactful last season.
Boston would greatly benefit from his return both in the middle of the lineup and defensively.
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