Marcelo Mayer 'Tentatively' Set To Start At Shortstop After Trevor Story News
The Boston Red Sox are preparing to give Marcelo Mayer a chance to start at shortstop following Trevor Story's surgery for a sports hernia. Story is expected to be sidelined for six to ten weeks, prompting the team to consider Mayer as a potential everyday starter. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated that while Mayer will start tentatively, the team will evaluate his performance at the position moving forward.
- ▪Trevor Story underwent surgery for a sports hernia and is on the injured list for six to ten weeks.
- ▪Marcelo Mayer is tentatively set to start at shortstop for the Red Sox.
- ▪Mayer has experience playing shortstop in the minor leagues and is expected to transition smoothly.
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