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Red Sox Place Mayer on IL, Recall Cheng

6/27/2026

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Mayer Injured

The Red Sox placed Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list on June 26, 2026 for a left-forearm bone stress reaction.
Chad Tracy said Mayer had forearm soreness and was advised to rest.
The club recalled 24-year-old Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Worcester, who debuted at shortstop versus New York.
Mayer, batting .220 with three homers and 22 RBIs, could return for the July 7-9 series versus Chicago.

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Cheng Promoted

The Red Sox promoted infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the majors and gave him number 39.
Cheng, a 24-year-old native of Taiwan, was claimed off waivers from Washington on February 6 2026.
In Triple-A Worcester he hit .254 with 34 runs in 64 games, 37 at shortstop and 23 at second base.
No. 4 2021 First-Year Player Draft pick Marcelo Mayer has a .223 average with 74 hits in 332 at-bats over 114 games with Boston.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, after injuries to pitchers like Jon Buchholz thinned Boston’s rotation, the Red Sox placed left-hander Jon Lester on the 15-day IL for a forearm strain, contributing to a loss to the Yankees. The same pattern resurfaced on June 26 2026 when rookie Marcelo Mayer entered the 10-day IL, prompting a Triple-A call-up. Buchholz’s four-year, ~$30 million extension highlights the franchise’s reliance on fresh arms.

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Mayer Injured

The Red Sox placed Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list on June 26, 2026 for a left-forearm bone stress reaction.
Chad Tracy said Mayer had forearm soreness and was advised to rest.
The club recalled 24-year-old Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Worcester, who debuted at shortstop versus New York.
Mayer, batting .220 with three homers and 22 RBIs, could return for the July 7-9 series versus Chicago.

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