The Boston Red Sox are approaching a significant roster crunch in their middle infield as Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa near returns from injury. According to reporting, the situation will force difficult decisions about which of several deserving infielders can remain on the roster, particularly as the team heads down the stretch and into playoff competition.
The timing of the roster squeeze comes amid a strong stretch for Boston. The Red Sox won their fourth consecutive game Monday night, defeating the Miami Marlins 4-2, and have posted a 40-13 record in their past 53 games, per one outlet's reporting. Anthony Seigler drove in the go-ahead run with a ninth-inning triple, continuing a recent trend of role players and backup infielders delivering in late-game situations.