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The Boston Red Sox have had a tumultuous season, riddled with injuries thus far. And just as things seem to turn around, Boston takes another hit.
Shortstop Trevor Story was placed on the injury list on May 16, ahead of their 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Story has been struggling with a groin issue that he aggravated in late April, leading to a sports hernia.
After being listed on the IL, Story was considering the possibility of surgery, meaning another Red Sox player missing a significant chunk of time this season.
Per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo, announced Story officially underwent a successful sports hernia surgery on May 22.
Red Sox announce Trevor Story has a successful sports hernia repair. He chose the surgery option.
The team followed it up with an official post on X: “Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent a successful sports hernia repair. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers at The Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.”
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