PT TODAY: Story aims to give Sox an infield boost

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NEWS: Boston Red Sox INF Trevor Story (elbow) was activated from the injured list Tuesday, Aug. 8;  Yu Chang was designated for assignment.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: As long as Story’s elbow is up to the task, he should take over as Boston’s everyday shortstop, bumping 3B Pablo Reyes firmly into a reserve role. Chang did not have a remaining minor league option, so the Red Sox DFA’d him. 

–Olson

Yankees

NEWS: The New York Yankees placed LHP Carlos Rodón on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain on August 7.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: Rodón’s hamstring strain is deemed minor, and the team hopes he will be able to return to the active roster when first eligible, according to manager Aaron Boone. In the...

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