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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.

3 HOURS AGO • 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...

4 HOURS AGO • 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.

8 HOURS AGO • 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...

8 HOURS AGO • 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.

9 HOURS AGO • 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.

11 HOURS AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Red Sox's non-offer to Eugenio Suárez leaves no doubt about Marcelo Mayer's position Sunday brought news that Eugenio Suárez, for weeks linked to the Boston Red Sox, had agreed to sign a one-year, $15 million deal with the Ci...

FEBRUARY 3 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox actually have a different Marcelo Mayer truth than most Boston projections | Sporting News This is a key difference from expectation.

JANUARY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox's reported Marcelo Mayer preference just made trade plans more clear Marcelo Mayer might be a key to the Boston Red Sox's success, not just this season, but also for the next half-decade. Drafted with the four...

JANUARY 23 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox plans for top prospect Marcelo Mayer revealed amid second base, third base uncertainty | Sporting News Boston has to figure these positions out.

JANUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Provides Injury Update On Himself The vast majority of the conversations around the Boston Red Sox right now have to do with other pieces the team could bring to town. Boston...

JANUARY 19 • SI.COM

How Marcelo Mayer Could Prevent Red Sox From Trading For Brendan Donovan The Boston Red Sox have put themselves in a tough spot after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. The team still has seve...

JANUARY 14 • NESN.COM

Craig Breslow Responds After Red Sox Lose Alex Bregman Who will be the Boston Red Sox’s third baseman on Opening Day to kick off the 2026 season? Boston has Marcelo Mayer, who very well could be...

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

What's Next: Cubs Get Impact Bat in Alex Bregman; How Do Red Sox Pivot?

How Alex Bregman's new deal bolsters the Cubs, affects the Red Sox, and impacts the rest of the available top free agent sluggers.

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

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What's Next: Cubs Get Impact Bat in Alex Bregman; How Do Red Sox Pivot?