The first few days of spring training represent a clean slate and fresh start for hundreds of baseball players across MLB.
But Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is currently mired in a state of limbo, with offseason elbow surgery putting his availability this season in doubt.
Story, who underwent a “successful internal bracing procedure of the right ulnar collateral ligament” last month, noted during the Red Sox’ Winter Weekend event that he remained optimistic about playing at some point in 2023.
On Tuesday morning down in Fort Myers, Story was a bit more rational with his expectations for a lengthy rehab process.