Overview
- Mayer said Sunday he will start taking shortstop reps after preliminary talks with interim manager Chad Tracy about a possible move.
- Story is on the injured list with a sports hernia and is consulting doctors about surgery that could keep him out for about two months if chosen.
- Boston has turned to Andruw Monasterio at shortstop in the near term, with Nick Sogard and Isiah Kiner-Falefa available to share the role.
- Mayer is a natural shortstop but has played only second base this season and has not worked at short since the offseason, and his bat has lagged at .223/.278/.359 in the majors.
- Team context adds urgency as the Red Sox sit below .500 and weigh other moves, including how to handle Brayan Bello’s struggles with Garrett Crochet expected back later this month.