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Red Sox demote Tsung-Che Cheng, activate Curtis Mead for road trip

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Red Sox demote Tsung-Che Cheng, activate Curtis Mead for road trip

Summary

The Boston Red Sox have demoted shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng to Triple-A Worcester to make room for newly acquired player Curtis Mead. This move occurred after the team's game on Sunday, allowing Mead to be activated for a series opener on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. Cheng started 13 games after being called up in late June, contributing defensively and offensively. Andruw Monasterio is expected to take on the primary shortstop role moving forward, as several regulars remain injured. Additionally, the Red Sox are exploring further shortstop options through trades.

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•Cheng started 13 games after joining the team in late June.
•Mead will be activated for the series against Oakland.
•Monasterio likely becomes the primary shortstop.
•Red Sox are considering trades for additional shortstop help.
•Cheng was demoted after a brief stint in the majors.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox demote shortstop who started 13 games, activate trade addition for road trip

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The Red Sox needed to clear a roster spot for trade addition Curtis Mead after Sunday’s game, and they did so by demoting one of the players who gave them a bit of a spark during a month-long hot streak that has kept them afloat.
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