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Red Sox Near Returns for Story, Anthony and Kiner‑Falefa as Whitlock Readies Tune‑Up

The team is prioritizing players’ game load and roster timing to preserve playoff eligibility and September roster flexibility.

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Overview

  • Interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Trevor Story, Roman Anthony and Isiah Kiner‑Falefa are close to being available and that Story is the nearest to activation.
  • Minor‑league rehab at‑bats have been limited, with Story and Kiner‑Falefa showing weak offensive samples in Worcester and Anthony still needing extra game load at Double‑A Portland.
  • All three are on the 60‑day injured list, so Boston must weigh activating them now against using September roster expansion and its open 40‑man spots to avoid jeopardizing postseason eligibility.
  • The club changed Monday’s lineup by resting Andrew Monasterio and moving Nick Sogard to short; Story’s activation would likely push Monasterio back toward a utility role.
  • Reliever Garrett Whitlock traveled with the club and is scheduled to face hitters as a tune‑up, and his return would ease recent bullpen strain ahead of late‑season divisional matchups.