Red Sox reveal plan at shortstop with Trevor Story out; is Marcelo Mayer part of it?
The Boston Red Sox are considering their options at shortstop with Trevor Story potentially facing a lengthy absence due to a sports hernia. Interim manager Chad Tracy mentioned that Marcelo Mayer could be shifted to shortstop, but only if Story's absence is extended. For now, the team plans to keep Mayer at second base while utilizing Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard as fill-ins at shortstop.
- ▪Trevor Story is contemplating surgery and may be out for 6-10 weeks.
- ▪Marcelo Mayer has played shortstop throughout his career but has not played there in the majors this season.
- ▪Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard are the primary fill-ins for Story at shortstop for the time being.
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