Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is heading to the injured list due to a sports hernia, suffering through a disappointing season with a .206 batting average and notable defensive struggles. After spending weeks dealing with a groin injury, Story will be replaced by utility infielder Nick Sogard, while teammate Andruw Monasterio has been filling in. As of now, there's no timeline for Story's return, compounding the Red Sox's difficulties this season as they sit last in the AL East with an 18-26 record.

By the Numbers
  • Story has a current slash line of .206/.244/.303 with three home runs and 19 RBI in 176 plate appearances.
  • He leads AL shortstops with six errors, while his defensive metrics show -1 Defensive Runs Saved and -2 Outs Above Average.
State of Play
  • The Red Sox are struggling in 2026, holding an 18-26 record.
  • They trail first-place Tampa Bay Rays by 11.5 games and sit three games out of the wild-card spot.
What's Next

The Red Sox must navigate Story’s absence, potentially shifting Marcelo Mayer back to shortstop. Meanwhile, they will need to rely on Sogard and Monasterio to fill the gap in the lineup as they look to improve their standings.

Bottom Line

With key players like Story on the IL, the Red Sox face significant challenges this season. Their ability to regroup and adapt in the face of injuries will heavily influence their performance and playoff ambitions moving forward.