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Marcelo Mayer makes two glove flip outs in the 2nd | 03/03/2026 Marcelo Mayer makes two nice defensive plays with his glove in the top of the 2nd inning

5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Here are the Red Sox 2026 Top 30 prospects The Red Sox system looks much different than it did 12 months ago when it rated as the third-best in baseball. Roman Anthony, Kristian Campb...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Debut worth wait Mayer started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact Mayer's Grapefruit League debut was worth the wait. In his second at-bat, the lefty-hitting infielder turned on a changeup from Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias for a solo home run to right field. While he defended second base Friday, the 23-year-old is expected to see time at third base, too, as he and Caleb Durbin will toggle between the two positions.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coming off wrist surgery, Mayer goes yard in Spring Training debut NORTH PORT, Fla. – If Marcelo Mayer needs to earn his spot on the Opening Day roster, or take the baton and run with it, as manager Alex Cor...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Marcelo Mayer's first homer of Spring Training | 02/27/2026 Marcelo Mayer hammers a solo home run to right field, getting one back for the Red Sox 13-4 in the top of the 4th inning

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Spring debut delayed Mayer is expected to make his spring debut Friday on the road against Atlanta, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact As the first games of the Grapefruit League ticked by, it was odd that Mayer hadn't played a game. It turns out his hitting progression was being slow-walked due to a July 2025 wrist injury that eventually required surgery and ended his season early. "Now, he's just adding to his hitting program. He's doing everything," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "He's just adding the velo machine and the Trajekt." Caleb Durbin has been filling in at third base while Mayer was held back. A better indication of how Mayer and Durbin will eventually fit on the diamond should emerge once Mayer takes the field. Each player has experience at second and third base.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox just answered Marcelo Mayer question fans have been asking for a week Besides their revamped rotation and offensive additions, the most exciting thing about the Boston Red Sox's 2026 season will be watching the...

6 DAYS AGO • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox trade idea lands Gold Glove infielder from Cubs to take Marcelo Mayer's roster spot | Sporting News The Red Sox could make a very interesting move this spring.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox INF Marcelo Mayer has to earn spot on Opening Day roster, Alex Cora says It looks like the Red Sox want to challenge infielder Marcelo Mayer to be the best version of himself this spring training.

FEBRUARY 20 • BOSTON.COM

Fenway Insider: Alex Cora's surprising response to Marcelo Mayer's role Where will Marcelo Mayer play this season? MassLive's Sean McAdam addresses that and more in today's Fenway Insider video diary from JetBlue...

FEBRUARY 20 • MASSLIVE.COM

Comments from Alex Cora suggest Marcelo Mayer might not be lock for Red Sox Opening Day roster Determining what position Marcelo Mayer is going to play may have wait. First, Alex Cora suggested, he's got to make the team.

FEBRUARY 20 • MASSLIVE.COM

Everyday opportunity is there for Mayer, but he'll have to earn it FORT MYERS, Fla. – Once the top prospect whose arrival was anticipated for years by Red Sox Nation, Marcelo Mayer has seen the narrative shi...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Alex Cora reveals unexpected stance on Marcelo Mayer earning Red Sox roster spot | Sporting News There's no guarantee for Mayer this spring.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not locked into starting job Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that Mayer will have to earn his way onto the Opening Day roster, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Mayer remains a likely bet to be in Boston's lineup on Opening Day in Cincinnati, but a job will not be handed to him, with Cora noting the young infielder must improve his offense after posting a 80 wRC+ in the majors last season. What position Mayer is likely to fill hasn't been determined yet. The Red Sox had previously indicated a desire to put him at third base, but early on in camp Mayer has mostly played second base, with Caleb Durbin handling the hot corner.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox position battle between Caleb Durbin, Marcelo Mayer is just beginning At the end of the 2025 season, Boston Red Sox fans expected the club's infield alignment for the following season to be obvious — Trevor Sto...

FEBRUARY 19 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Takes grounders at 2B Mayer has taken infield practice exclusively at second base during the first few days of camp, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact One storyline during camp is how manager Alex Cora deploys Mayer and Caleb Durbin, who has been used exclusively at third base thus far. Both infielders have experience at second and third base, and it's likely each will get reps at the two positions. "Everybody will benefit from reps, but we'll make a decision, probably sooner rather than later," Cora said. "We're not going to be waiting." A better indicator of the manager's plans should emerge when the Red Sox begin spring games this weekend.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Revealed Red Sox-Diamondbacks trade talks show Craig Breslow exercised great restraint New intel from The Boston Globe's Alex Speier suggests that the Arizona Diamondbacks were trying to pry Marcelo Mayer away from the Boston R...

FEBRUARY 17 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox Roll With Marcelo Mayer At Second Base For Third Straight Day The Boston Red Sox had an infield alignment of Marcelo Mayer at second base and Caleb Durbin at third for the third straight day.

FEBRUARY 16 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Repeat Possible New Infield Alignment Following Brewers Trade Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin took part in infield drills at third base on Sunday again, while Marcelo Mayer manned second base.

FEBRUARY 15 • NESN.COM

'We'll see how it plays out': Caleb Durbin, Marcelo Mayer each to practice at 2B, 3B to begin spring training Caleb Durbin played third base while Marcelo Mayer fielded second base during drills at Red Sox spring training Friday.

FEBRUARY 14 • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox's Biggest Spring X-Factor Isn't Roman Anthony or Garrett Crochet One of the most intriguing storylines for the Boston Red Sox this offseason is going to be young infielder Marcelo Mayer. Mayer is someone w...

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Position to be determined Mayer's starting position has yet to be determined, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. He played both second base and third base during his rookie season in 2025.

Impact Mayer had been ticketed for a starting role at third base, replacing the departed Alex Bregman, but Monday's acquisition of Caleb Durbin from Milwaukee creates uncertainty. Both Mayer and Durbin have experience at the hot corner and second base in the majors, and manager Alex Cora was hesitant to make any decisions Monday. An early indicator of the infielders' eventual landing spot should come Feb. 15, when Boston's position players report to Fort Myers and where the two are stationed during spring training drills.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Breslow Says Red Sox Infielder Will Have Chance To 'Compete For A Spot' Boston Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow discussed infielder Marcelo Mayer's status on Monday following the team's trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.

FEBRUARY 9 • NESN.COM

Craig Breslow Answers Question About Caleb Durbin, Marcelo Mayer Infield Positions Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow says the club hasn't decided where Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer will play.

FEBRUARY 9 • NESN.COM

More ABs against lefties Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted at Fenway Fest in January that he envisions Mayer getting more playing time against left-handers in 2026, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer was allotted 27 of 136 plate appearances at the MLB level against lefties in 2025, managing a miniscule .416 OPS in the small sample size. With the departure of Alex Bregman, it's likely Mayer will take over at third base this season, and Cora wants a more full-time role for the 23-year-old infielder, who is capable of slotting in at three infield positions. Boston's recent signing of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, a Gold Glove winner at third base in 2020 while with Texas, could impact the eventual infield positioning, but he appears ticketed for a rotation at second base with several other candidates.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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