Desperate times call for desperate measures. Who plays shortstop for the majority of 2023? Maybe we can get Iglesias. He seems play a bit better in Boston than anywhere else it. However, 2023 certainly seems like a placeholder year at best, particularly now that Story is out for at least half a season. I realize it's unprecedented for players to make a leap from High A to the majors, but Mayer seems like a reasonable possibility. I know there's a lot for him to develop, but for a team that's likely not going all that far in 2023, I'm not sure there would be a major problem developing that skill set at the major league level. It would certainly provide some excitement, and Lord knows, the 2023 Red Sox are going to need quite a bit of that. Xander at 19, Devers at 21, and Tony C at 20 all provided a spark. Why not?
I'm sure I'll be criticized for even suggesting this, but I'd certainly like to see Marcelo get a shot as the starting shortstop in 2023 if his spring training suggests he can handle it. I don't think giving him the audition would be a crushing blow to him if he doesn't make it, and there are certainly players who have broken in at a similar age (Xander and Robin Yount seem the best comps to me). Until Story comes back I believe Arroyo would be a serviceable second baseman for half the year, and Story can then slot into what would be the best position for him. I am waiting for the inevitable negatives on this move, but it doesn't seem like it's a hopeless choice at this point,