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Red Sox injury updates: Trevor Story reveals aggressive ‘possibility’ for return to lineup

Two Boston Red Sox players are inching closer to returning from injury, with one hinting at a possible return this weekend.

By · Published August 22, 2026  10:21 UTC · Updated August 23, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Trevor Story and Justin Gonzales began rehab assignments with the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate. Roman Anthony also started his rehab with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 18 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 28.
  • Primary Driver: Two Boston Red Sox players are inching closer to returning from injury, with one hinting at a possible return this weekend.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Two Boston Red Sox players are progressing through rehab assignments. Roman Anthony began his rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs. He hit a 108 mph homer in his first game, sending a strong message to the Red Sox. Anthony's performance has drawn attention from several outlets, including NESN, MassLive.com, and MLB.com. Trevor Story, meanwhile, has hinted at a possible return to the Red Sox lineup this weekend.

Story and IKF are both rehabbing in Triple-A as they near their returns. The Boston Globe and Yahoo Sports have explored the implications of Story's return, particularly how it might affect Andruw Monasterio's role. Story's return is not yet confirmed. The Red Sox are preparing for potential roster moves ahead of Story and Anthony's returns. Chad Tracy has detailed how the team will handle Story's return, according to Audacy.

The Red Sox are monitoring the progress of both players closely. Story's aggressive timeline for return has sparked discussion about the team's strategy and roster management. The Boston Globe and Over the Monster have raised questions about the team's plans for Story and Anthony, as well as the potential impact on other players.

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Questions people are asking

Who are the two Red Sox players currently rehabbing?

Trevor Story and Roman Anthony.

When might Trevor Story return to the Red Sox lineup?

Story has hinted at a possible return this weekend, but this is not yet confirmed.

What has Roman Anthony done in his rehab assignment?

Anthony hit a 108 mph homer in his first rehab game with the Portland Sea Dogs.

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