Boston called up infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple‑A on Friday. He will take the field at shortstop for the series against the New York Yankees. The move comes after Marcelo Mayer was placed on the injured list with a forearm problem. The club hopes he can fill in while Mayer recovers.
Cheng made his major‑league debut in the opening contest. He notched his first hit, a base hit, during the contest. Cheng has been with the Triple‑A affiliate all season. The promotion gives Boston a fresh option at shortstop as the youngster begins his MLB career.