Trevor Story continues to provide late-game insurance for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) hits an two run RBI single during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Trevor Story continues to provide late-game insurance for Red Sox

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Sep 14, 2026 1:41 PM ET

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Since shortstop Trevor Story returned from the injury list (IL) he has continued to provide late-game insurance runs for the Boston Red Sox.

The 33-year-old missed about four months rehabbing from sports hernia surgery but provided an immediate impact upon his return. In his first game back on Aug. 30, he went 2-for-3 with a double against the New York Yankees.

The following day, with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, Story seized the moment with a game-winning single that led to a 9-8 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Across 13 games, he's continued to be a reliable offensive force, batting .340 with an .812 OPS with seven doubles. He's performed strongly as a late-game weapon, contributing to the team's recent success, with timely critical hits in tight games. He's continued to rack up hits, going 18-for-53 and hitting safely in 12 of his 13 games since returning from the IL.

TREVOR STORY MAKES IT A 3-RUN LEAD WITH SOME BIG INSURANCE RUNS! ANOTHER BIG SWING! pic.twitter.com/1LyZhOG7pZ
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) September 13, 2026

Trevor Story's resurgence paying off big for Red Sox

In Sunday's series victory against the Kansas City Royals, Story provided a massive swing with runners in scoring position that led to a 4-1 win.

With the Red Sox leading 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning with two runners on and one out, Story delivered a clutch two-RBI single, providing a three-run lead. Teammate and closer Aroldis Chapman also had a big night, reaching a major career milestone.

Story has continued to write the narrative that when healthy, he comes up clutch and is showing flashes of his MVP-caliber 2018 season with the Colorado Rockies. While he still has a lot to prove, he hasn't wasted any time showcasing his resurgence following his lengthy absence.

Last season for the Red Sox, he logged a .263 batting average with 25 home runs and 96 RBI. While he won't be able to replicate those numbers this season, if he continues to heat up at the plate, it will help the Red Sox make a deep run in the postseason. In his career in the postseason, he owns a .343 batting average with 12 hits, two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored across eight games.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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