Story & Anthony Return: Red Sox Boosted for Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox are reinforcing their roster with the impending return of shortstop Trevor Story and outfielder Roman Anthony, both on track to be active for Sunday's season series finale against the New York Yankees. The players have been sidelined since May, with Story recovering from sports hernia surgery and Anthony from a torn finger ligament.

Their activation comes as the Red Sox offense has struggled, particularly in Saturday's doubleheader loss to the Yankees. The team has been in a close race for a wild-card spot, currently trailing New York by three games. Story, batting .206 before his injury, and Anthony, who hit .229 in 30 games, will be integrated back into a lineup that has shown inconsistency.

Interim manager Chad Tracy has not yet confirmed the corresponding roster moves needed to accommodate Story and Anthony. Their return is expected to impact playing time for other players, though the contributions of those who filled in during their absences have been acknowledged. The Red Sox hope these additions will provide a critical lift as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season and aim for the postseason.