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MLB Rumors: Mets misery, Braves fit former Yankee, Red Sox huge return

By Cody Williams

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Brett Baty #22 of the New York Mets in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 01, 2023 in New York City. New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Brett Baty #22 of the New York Mets in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 01, 2023 in New York City. New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Trevor Story, Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: USA Today Sports/Syndication: Worcester Telegram /

MLB Rumors: Trevor Story returning Tuesday for Red Sox, more on the way

For as much as Boston Red Sox fans can rightfully criticize Chaim Bloom for his lack of action at the trade deadline and, even before, in the offseason, the club hasn’t been done any favors when it comes to injuries this season. But with the season seemingly on the verge of slipping away, the cavalry is coming.

That will start on Tuesday with the 2023 season debut for Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reported on Monday that Story will be activated as he’s ahead of schedule with his rehab and has hit every checkmark to get back on the field for Boston.

Between Double-A and Triple-A, Story hat 40 at-bats in the minors as a rehab assignment and accrued a 1.117 OPS with four home runs, nine RBI and a stolen base.

Getting Story back will be massive on several fronts. For one, it’s an upgrade to the lineup over Yu Chang or Pablo Reyes at shortstop, while also potentially providing a defensive upgrade as well. They’ve lacked that defensive consistency all season, so getting it here will be huge.

But that’s not all. Speier also reported that Red Sox manager Alex Cora plans for Chris Sale, who was dominant in his last Triple-A rehab outing, will start for Boston on Friday. Meanwhile, Garrett Whitlock will make what they hope is his final rehab showing in Worcester on Wednesday and join the bullpen for the weekend. Tanner Houck is also slated to make another rehab start this week.

If there was ever a time for the Red Sox to get healthy, it’s after getting swept in a crucial series against the Blue Jays. Thankfully, it seems as if that might indeed be the case.

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