Monasterio and Sogard support Red Sox amid infield injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have depended on their bench depth with injuries impacting their infield. With Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list, Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard have taken advantage of increased playing time. Monasterio has emerged as a strong hitter, while Sogard provides speed and run production. The team is looking to maintain momentum as they navigate player absences.
- •Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are on the 60-day IL.
- •Monasterio has shown strong hitting, earning more starts.
- •Sogard steps in after Curtis Mead's wrist injury.
- •Red Sox rely on depth to manage infield challenges.
- •Team hopes to maintain success through ongoing injuries.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard are proving the value of Red Sox’s infield depth
"Boston's infield has been demolished by injury, and their depth pieces have really stepped up.
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