The Boston Red Sox lineup could be receiving a boost soon, as shortstop Trevor Story said Monday that he hopes to be back in action in July.
Story is currently on the 60-day injured list after undergoing an internal bracing procedure of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in January. He remains without a timetable for his return and wouldn't be ready to take the field by July, but Boston could opt to use him as a designated hitter.
"(July) is a real possibility for (designated hitter)," Story said. "I think that's as early as we've looked at it.