Overview
- Story had surgery to repair a sports hernia and has returned to the team for light on‑field movement as he begins a structured rehabilitation program.
- Medical updates from Story and team reporters place his return-to-play window at roughly eight to 12 weeks, meaning he will miss a significant stretch of the season.
- He dealt with groin symptoms that began in spring training, said the problem worsened over time, and elected surgery after those symptoms limited his offense and defense.
- Before the operation Story was limited to 41 games with a .206/.244/.303 line, three home runs and seven doubles, numbers his camp links to the injury.
- Boston has already shuffled its infield and leaned on utility depth while managing other injuries on the roster, a situation that could affect playing time for prospects and roster moves this summer.