Boston promoted infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple‑A on Friday. He will start at shortstop during 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 expects he can fill in while Mayer recovers.
Cheng made his major‑league debut in the first game. He recorded his first hit, a base hit, during the contest. Cheng has been with the Triple‑A affiliate all season. The promotion gives Boston a new option at shortstop as the rookie begins his MLB career.