However, the Red Sox could also be without another position player for an extended period. Rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer, who left Wednesday's game with "wrist discomfort," could get surgery for the injury, via The Boston Globe's Tim Healey.

“He was wearing a cut-off shirt," Cora said. “And when he left, I told them, ‘He looks stronger.'" Cora has seen more arm strength from 32-year-old Story as the season has progressed. He also has seen him play better defensively on balls hit to his left.