Trevor Story Suffers Thumb Sprain, Heads To 10-Day IL

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(CBS4) - The Colorado Rockies have placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list. Story injured his right thumb trying to stretch his single in the sixth inning during Wednesday night's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 18: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies fields a ground ball in the first inning of a MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 18, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

"I'm not sure exactly how it happened. I just know it didn't feel very good," Story said.

Story was replaced at shortstop by Pat Valaika during the game.

On Thursday the team confirmed he sprained his thumb. They recalled Brendan Rodgers from Triple-A to fill his roster spot.

TODAY'S TRANSACTIONS:

• Brendan Rodgers - Recalled from Triple-A

• Trevor Story - 10-Day IL (right thumb sprain) pic.twitter.com/0SmQmyAwUD
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 20, 2019

Story is making a strong final push to make the All-Star Team, but this could hurt his chances somewhat. Story's 457,159 votes are close behind Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's 494,546 votes.