Full Breakdown
Trevor Story’s Sports Hernia Surgery Sends Red Sox Shortstop to Injured List
5/23/2026, 6:34:48 AM
Surgery and Immediate Impact
On May 22, 2026, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent sports hernia repair at The Vincera Institute in Philadelphia. Core-muscle specialist Dr. William Meyers performed the operation. Story, 33, was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 15, ending a stretch in which he started 41 of the team’s first 44 games. The club announced the surgery before a three-game series against the Twins, saying Story will miss “several weeks.” No official return date was given.
Season Performance and Statistics
Through 41 games, Story is hitting .206/.244/.303 with a .547 OPS, near the bottom of qualified hitters. He has three homers, 19 RBIs, 57 strikeouts, eight walks and six errors, giving him a –1 DRS rating, the only negative DRS among Boston’s qualified players. The Red Sox sit 22-27, fourth in the AL East, and lead MLB with 45 defensive runs saved.
Defensive Landscape and Replacement Options
Boston’s infield depth includes utility men Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who have split shortstop duties, and infielder Nick Sogard, who started Friday. Interim manager Chad Tracy said the team is tentatively planning to start second baseman Marcelo Mayer at shortstop on Sunday. Mayer, 23, described shortstop as “home.” The club noted that its overall defense remains among the league’s best despite Story’s loss.
Official Statements from the Red Sox
Tracy said he would not set a timeline and expected Story to be out for an extended period. He said the team will work slowly but surely to get him healthy. The Red Sox’s official X post confirmed the surgery and credited Dr. Meyers for the procedure.
Criticism and Opposition
Local analysts argue Story’s defensive decline makes a permanent move to Mayer logical, saying “the Red Sox don’t want to admit defeat” and that keeping Story could limit the team’s defensive upside.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Story projected a “6-10 weeks, give or take” recovery, while some outlets cited a July 3-31 return window. Other reports simply described the absence as “several weeks.” No official timeline has been released, leaving the exact return date uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm not going to be blaming it all on that, but it plays a part, for sure.” — Trevor Story, Red Sox shortstop
- “After a few hard days in a row, it popped up and I just couldn’t kick it after that. It’s been a battle for the first month, month-and-a-half. I hang my hat on being able to play and being available, and obviously, now it’s probably a good time to re-evaluate that.” — Trevor Story
- “I wouldn’t put a timeline on it,” — Chad Tracy, interim manager
- “shortstop of the future” — Marcelo Mayer, Red Sox second baseman
What’s Next for Boston’s Shortstop Position
The Red Sox will monitor Story’s rehab while giving Mayer extended shortstop reps. If Mayer performs well, Boston may retain him beyond Story’s projected 6-10-week recovery, potentially reshaping the infield before the trade deadline.
