Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer hasn't appeared in a game since July 23, when he departed with a wrist sprain.
The Red Sox were given a few possible courses of action to address Mayer's wrist sprain, which includes damage to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), an injury he's already had during his time in the minor leagues. The 22-year-old could have undergone season-ending surgery, but instead opted for a cortisone shot, which he received on August 2.
“I want to play and I want to get back on the field as soon as possible.