Red Sox Place Trevor Story on 10-Day IL With Sports Hernia

The Boston Red Sox have placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia. The move, made retroactive to May 15, was announced ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. Utility player Nick Sogard was promoted from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot.

Story, 33, has been dealing with the injury since spring training, according to team officials and the player himself. He attempted to play through what was initially described as a minor groin issue, appearing in 41 of the team’s first 43 games before sitting out Friday’s series opener. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated that Story recently decided to stop trying to play through the discomfort.

The veteran shortstop is now seeking additional medical opinions to determine if surgery will be required. When asked about the possibility of an operation, Story said the team is trying to gather the best information and not make a rushed decision, noting that surgery is not ideal. Recovery from such a procedure is typically between six to ten weeks.

Story’s 2026 season has been a struggle, with his performance declining significantly from a resurgent 2025 campaign. He is batting .206 with three...