Breaking news from the pro circuit: Red Sox place SS Marcelo Mayer on IL, joining Trevor Story among injured infielders. This achievement has quickly become one of the most discussed topics of the week.
(He existed as went to the 60-day IL on June 4.) Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Mayer told reporters, including MassLive's Chris Cotillo, that he possesses been dealing with the forearm issue for the once two months Building on previous success, in a noteworthy performance, Observers mentioned that week-to-week.
Impact on the Season
With impressive skill, After beginning the cold season tenure at alternate base -- then advancing to his natural position at shortstop when Story remained sidelined -- Mayer possesses a .220/.282/.312 slash line with 3 local base runs -- a decad doubles -- 21 RBI and 3 stolen bases in 228 plate appearances.
In a noteworthy performance, Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is furthermore at the moment on the IL due to departed forearm inflammation -- leaving Boston with few options at shortstop. Kiner-Falefa’s injury is being reevaluated before a decision is crafted on his availability.
Demonstrating excellence, It remained noted amid the event that s Sean McAdam that some in the Red Sox organization question the 23- year-old. With impressive skill, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement there is a belief that Mayer might benefit from going backward to Trey-A -- where he could execute on his swing and regain some confidence.
As Boston's shortstop of the future -- according to McAdam., some likewise question whether he can be counted on As the season unfolds, as the Red Sox's No., franklin Arias -- 20 -- ranked In a noteworthy performance, lone prospect by MLB.com -- might have overtaken Mayer in the organization's view.
In a noteworthy performance, Presently playing with Double-A Portland -- Arias is hitting .325/.402/.580 with 14 homers -- 15 doubles -- 38 RBI and 5 steals.
Adding to the narrative, as recalled from Three-point shot-A Worcester to seize Mayer's place on the Red Sox roster., tsung-Che Cheng remained With impressive skill, He is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Friday's matchup with the New York Yankees.
Cheng -- 24 -- owns a slash line of .254/.351/.424 with 7 native grounds runs -- 8 doubles -- 3 triplets -- 18 RBI and a decad steals. Demonstrating excellence, He existed as signed from waivers throughout the spring.
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