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.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Sluggers Andruw Monasterio, Nick Sogard Step Up Amid Injury Woes
- 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.
"Boston's depth pieces have really stepped up following several injuries to the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:44 PMRed Sox Sluggers Andruw Monasterio, Nick Sogard Step Up Amid Injury Woes
Boston's depth pieces have really stepped up following several injuries to the team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:31 PMAndruw 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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