Boston promoted infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple‑A on Friday. He will take the field at shortstop in the home series against the New York Yankees. The move comes after Marcelo Mayer was placed on the injured list with a forearm issue. The club expects he can fill in while Mayer recovers.
Cheng made his major‑league debut in the first game. He recorded his first hit, a single, during the contest. Cheng has been with the Triple‑A affiliate all season. The promotion gives Boston a additional option at shortstop as the rookie begins his MLB career.