Trevor Story, Boston Red Sox shortstop, is set for season-ending surgery on his injured shoulder, with six months expected recovery.

The Red Sox's pitcher Nick Pivetta is sidelined with a strained right flexor, landing him on the 15-day injured list.

Boston plans to tackle the gap left by Story by platooning players at shortstop and second base.

Brennan Bernardino, a left-hander, is stepping in to fill the void left by Pivetta's absence.

Despite the injury setbacks, the Red Sox have had a strong start to the season with a 7-3 record and remain optimistic.