Red Sox Place Marcelo Mayer On Injured List
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list due to a bone stress reaction in his left ulna, with infielder Tsung-Che Cheng recalled as his replacement.
- Mayer had been dealing with the injury for two months, limiting his ability to establish himself as a regular shortstop, especially following Trevor Story's sports hernia surgery earlier in the season.
- The injury further strains the Red Sox's middle infield depth, as key players Trevor Story, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Romy González, and Nick Sogard are already on the injured list.
- Manager Chad Tracy indicated that Tsung-Che Cheng will get significant playing time at shortstop, though Cheng is known more for his defensive skills than his offensive production.
- The Red Sox currently hold a 33-46 record, trailing playoff contention by five games in a weak American League field, and Mayer's injury adds to the challenges as the team contemplates potential roster moves before the trade deadline.
