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Boston Red Sox' Chaim Bloom Provides Optimistic Injury Update on Trevor Story

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story has missed the entire early going of the season after undergoing an elbow procedure this offseason. Originally feared to be lost for most or all of the season, the picture is now getting more optimistic. Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom spoke to NESN about Story's recovery process. You can watch his comments below.
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Boston Red Sox' Chaim Bloom Provides Optimistic Injury Update on Trevor Story
Boston Red Sox' Chaim Bloom Provides Optimistic Injury Update on Trevor Story

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When Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent elbow surgery this offseason, the fear was that he was out for most or all of the season. Even the most optimistic views had him out until at last the All-Star break.

But, as the calendar moves to late April, the picture is getting more optimistic. It now seems likely that Story will be back this season. We still don't have an exact timeline but Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom provided a good update on the Red Sox pregame show on NESN on Tuesday. You can watch his comments in full below.

"I don't think we were pessimistic. I know I said "we're not banking on him' and that was honest, but it really just, you have to let the timetable take shape and we didn't want to put anything on him that we didn't know about...Him coming back later this season in his mind is something he always intended on doing and certainly in reach but, we're just taking it step by step."

Story was signed to a six-year, $140 million contract before the 2022 season started. He played just 94 games for the Red Sox last year after dealing with other injuries. He hit .238 with 16 home runs and 66 RBIs.

Story, 30, spent the first six years of his career with the Colorado Rockies. He is a two-time all-star who has received MVP votes in three different seasons.

The Red Sox have been utilizing Enrique Hernandez and Yu Chang at shortstop in his absence. 

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BRADY FARKAS

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady. 

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