Red Sox Notes: Mayer, Narvaez, Bello

"Story has been battling a sports hernia this year and landed on the injured list in recent days. If he undergoes surgery, he'll miss two months or so, though it's still not a guarantee that he will go under the knife."

"Mayer came up as a shortstop in the minors and also dabbled at second and third base. He has only played the keystone this year and hasn't even been working out at short, though in the wake of Story's injury, he plans to start practicing there. He has told manager Chad Tracy that he would like to help the team by moving across the bag."

"The skipper seems open to it if Story is going to be out a while, though he leans toward keeping Mayer at second if Story is slated for a quicker return. It's an understandable position for Tracy. Mayer only played 84 innings at second base in the minors and is still getting accustomed to the position."

"Since Story has been sidelined, the Sox have primarily been using Andruw Monasterio at short. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nick Sogard could also chip in at the position if Mayer is going to be staying at the keystone. There's also a situation to watch behind the plate, as Healey notes Carlos Narváez is dealing with an injury to the middle finger on his right hand."

Trevor Story’s sports hernia has led to a recent injured list placement, with potential surgery that could keep him out for about two months. Marcelo Mayer is seeking shortstop time, having played shortstop in the minors and also experience at second and third. This year he has only played second base and has not been working out at short, but he plans to begin practicing there if Story is out longer. Manager Chad Tracy is open to moving Mayer across the bag if Story’s absence is extended, but prefers keeping him at second if a quicker return is expected. The decision also reflects Mayer’s limited minor-league innings at second and his ongoing development as a hitter. Andruw Monasterio has been the primary shortstop option, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nick Sogard available. Carlos Narváez is also dealing with a right middle-finger injury, with negative X-rays and a possible avoidance of further issues.

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