BOSTON — “Insane.” That’s how rookie Marcelo Mayer described veteran shortstop Trevor Story’s jump throw during the sixth inning of the Red Sox’ 4-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday.

Marcelo Mayer’s first major league home run was greeted by a chorus of boos as he rounded the bases at New York’s Yankee Stadium last week.

The Boston Red Sox will need to start playing better to make a postseason push. If they are in contention near the trade deadline, they could swing a trade.

Roman Anthony, the No.1 MLB prospect and recent Boston Red Sox callup, was a heartbreaker in the Florida high school playoffs not so long ago.

I just wanted to make sure everyone at home knew that we did not turn on our team. It was all in joke and good fun.”

Hoskins has an $18 million mutual option on his deal for next year, so acquiring him would be a low-risk investment for a Red Sox team that seems to be in need of some roster stabilization. Hoskins could also offer some clubhouse leadership for Boston's collection of budding rookie stars.

Brennan Bernardino made highlights with an angry glove throw Monday night. But he has also become a nearly everyday force in the Red Sox bullpen, having pitched 16 times in May.