For the time being it appears that the Red Sox are going to lean heavily on Ceddanne Rafaela to man the position in Mayer’s absence. The Red Sox also called up David Hamilton to provide another option at second, but it’s clear that the majority of the playing time will go to Rafaela.

Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to Thursday, as the infielder suffered a right wrist sprain.

Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer reacts to his unfortunate injury with an uncertain timetable set for his return.

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

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

Fenway Park concession and restaurant workers went on strike Friday just as the Boston Red Sox open a highly anticipated weekend series against the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers.The union representing Aramark workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall hit the picket line at noon after failing to reach a deal on a new contract.

Ceddanne Rafaela will play second base for the Red Sox on Friday in the opener of a three-game series against the Dodgers.

Red Sox fans will have to wait to welcome Mookie Betts back to Fenway Park this weekend versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night.

Trade predictions are flying all over the place with the deadline approaching. One former general manager believes this three-team trade could benefit everyone.