Andruw Monasterio OK with returning to a reserve role with the Red Sox
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Monasterio has embraced a flexible role with the Red Sox, playing multiple positions early in the season and stepping up as the everyday shortstop since July 22 due to injuries to key players like Story and Kiner-Falefa.
- Since becoming the regular shortstop, Monasterio has performed well offensively, hitting .298 with a .358 on-base percentage and .404 slugging percentage over 27 games, though his defense remains a concern.
- Manager Tracy plans to keep Monasterio in the lineup even after injured players like Story and Kiner-Falefa return, emphasizing a merit-based approach to middle infield playing time.
- Injured players such as Story and Kiner-Falefa are making progress in the minors, with Story recently playing shortstop in Triple-A and Kiner-Falefa returning to the lineup after injury.
- The Red Sox face a challenging schedule ahead, including a 14 games in 13 days stretch starting August 28, with key pitching matchups against the Giants and Yankees coming up.
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