Full Breakdown
Trevor Story’s Sports Hernia Lands Him on Red Sox Injured List
5/17/2026, 2:50:52 AM
Story Placed on Injured List, Sogard Promoted
On May 15 2026 the Boston Red Sox moved shortstop Trevor Story to the 10-day injured list, citing a sports hernia. The roster spot was filled by utility infielder Nick Sogard, recalled from Triple-A Worcester, ahead of the series at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves. The move came after Story missed the opener of the three-game set.
Season Struggles and Performance Snapshot
Story entered the season with a .206 average, .244 on-base percentage and .303 slugging, yielding a .547 OPS that ranks 165th of 173 qualified hitters and ninth-worst in MLB. He has three homers, 19 RBIs, 57 strikeouts and eight walks in 41 games. Defensively, he recorded six errors for a .958 fielding percentage, tying him for the most errors among AL shortstops. Boston is 18-26 and lost 3-2 in extra innings to Atlanta on Friday.
Infield Options After Story’s IL Move
Reserve Andruw Monasterio started at shortstop Saturday. Nick Sogard provides depth, while second baseman Marcelo Mayer is a candidate to shift back to shortstop if Story’s absence extends. Isiah Kiner-Falefa remains a backup option. Mayer, a former shortstop prospect, has not played the position this season.
Team Statements on the Injury
Interim manager Chad Tracy said the club is still gathering medical information and weighing treatment routes before making roster decisions. Story acknowledged uncertainty about needing surgery and stressed the desire to avoid a rushed choice.
Analyst Criticism of Infield Alignment
Bosox Injection writer Colin Keane argued that keeping Mayer at second base while Story occupies shortstop is inefficient and recommended a direct swap. Some insiders note that top prospect Franklin Arias may become the long-term shortstop, further questioning Mayer’s role.
Injury Description Discrepancies
Most outlets describe Story’s problem as a “sports hernia,” a chronic lower-abdominal or groin issue. The Boston Herald referred to it as a “groin injury.” All sources agree the ailment has persisted since spring training.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Everybody's still on the information-gathering part of that, and then once you get that, there's various routes to go,” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager, Boston Red Sox
- “You've got to know exactly what he's dealing with first, so we got to get all that information.” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager, Boston Red Sox
- “(It has been) since spring, really,” — Trevor Story, Shortstop, Boston Red Sox
- “We’re still unsure, but possbily,” — Trevor Story, Shortstop, Boston Red Sox
Upcoming Plans and Timeline
Boston will evaluate Story’s condition during the 10-day IL and consider surgery, which typically requires 6-10 weeks of recovery. The club will audition Marcelo Mayer at shortstop if needed, while Sogard remains on the active roster. The Red Sox are three games behind the AL wild-card race with 118 games left.
