Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.

According to Boston Red Sox Insider Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox are set to play Ceddanne Rafaela at second base more often in the wake of

Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer landed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain. He's unsure of the severity.

Red Sox first round pick Kyson Witherspoon, who grew up watching David Ortiz, visited Fenway Park for the first time Friday after signing a $5 million bonus earlier this week.

The Boston Red Sox need to acquire controllable starting pitching at the trade deadline. A deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates could give them that.

Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher.

Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.

Mayer's infield versatility impacted Boston this season, particularly at third base and second base. David Hamilton earned a call back to the big leagues as the corresponding move. The Red Sox will also lean more on platoon players in Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro to move around and produce.