Marcelo Mayer - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Mayer's first Opening Day role with Sox? Clutch hitter off the bench CINCINNATI – Stay ready. That is the message for anyone who plays for Alex Cora. Perhaps no manager in the game more deftly utilizes his ben...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Impacts win off bench Mayer entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in a 3-0 win over Cincinnati. He finished the game at second base.

Impact Mayer was held out of the starting lineup against a lefty but got his chance after the Reds' Andrew Abbott was removed. Pinch-hitting for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Mayer led off the seventh inning with a double and scored the game's first run. He later led off the ninth with a single that triggered a two-run frame. Red Sox manager Alex Cora plans a three-player platoon at second base with Mayer against righties, while Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio handle southpaws. Mayer should get his first start Saturday against Reds' right-hander Brady Singer.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Mayer's moment in Red Sox's Opening Day win sends message to Alex Cora When the Boston Red Sox dropped their season-opening lineup hours before their first tilt with the Cincinnati Reds, many fans were disappoin...

3 DAYS AGO • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Ceddanne Rafaela's RBI single | 03/26/2026 Ceddanne Rafaela bounces a single to center field, scoring Marcelo Mayer and opening the scoring for the Red Sox 1-0 in the top of the 7th i...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sitting versus lefty Mayer is out of the lineup for Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Reds, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora indicated earlier this week that Mayer would begin the season in a platoon at second base, so it's no surprise he's on the bench in favor of Isiah Kiner-Falefa with lefty Andrew Abbott on the mound for Cincinnati. Mayer had a .674 OPS over 44 regular-season games in his first taste of the majors last year and batted just .154 versus southpaws.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Marcelo Mayer isn't playing today for Red Sox in Opening Day lineup | Sporting News After all that, he's on the bench.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will platoon early in season Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Mayer will be part of a platoon at second base early in the regular season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Cora indicated that Mayer will sit against left-handers with either Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Andruw Monasterio sliding in at second base against righties. Back in February, before spring training started, Cora envisioned Mayer playing against both all starters, but it appears that won't be the case to start the season. Mayer was just 4-for-26 (.154) in the majors and had a .630 OPS in the minors against southpaws in MLB last year.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman, Marcelo Mayer and others react as Roman Anthony shares heartfelt message on representing Team USA at World Baseball Classic Roman Anthony was an integral part of Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

WooSox 2026 roster projections and predictions: Mikey Romero, Allan Castro power surge The Worcester Red Sox started the 2025 roster with ridiculous star power thanks to the likes of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer. What’s in s...

MARCH 23 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Marcelo Mayer Reacts After Winning Red Sox Opening Day Spot The Boston Red Sox arguably made the right call. Over the course of Spring Training, it wasn't guaranteed that young infielder Marcelo Mayer...

MARCH 22 • SI.COM

Mayer wins second-base job for Boston; Campbell optioned to Minors FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox manager Alex Cora ended whatever suspense was left on Saturday morning when he named Marcelo Mayer his primary s...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Red Sox make big Marcelo Mayer announcement for 2026 season | Sporting News This is some big news for Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox.

MARCH 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Confirmed as starting 2B Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Mayer will begin the season as the Red Sox's primary second baseman, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Cora's announcement comes shortly after he named Caleb Durbin as the team's starter at third base and the Red Sox's decision to option Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester. Mayer has posted just a .710 OPS this spring across 44 plate appearances, but the organization feels he has done enough to win the battle at the keystone. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio remain in camp as bench pieces.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starter at 2B Mayer is expected to open the regular season as the primary second baseman, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact While Boston manager Alex Cora hasn't said Mayer will be part of the Opening Day roster, all signs point to that being the case. On Thursday, the manager named Chad Durbin the starter at third base, and the club optioned Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester, which clears a path to second base for Mayer. All that's left is for Cora, who has lauded Mayer's play during Grapefruit League games, to tell the player face-to-face before announcing it to the public.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora gives clearest indication yet of Red Sox's plans for Marcelo Mayer The Boston Red Sox's Opening Day starting nine were rather obvious when players reported to spring training over a month ago. Only second an...

MARCH 18 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox No. 11 Prospect Unlocking New Power for Boston The Boston Red Sox entered the 2025 season with one of the very best farm systems in baseball. The club proceeded to bring Roman Anthony, Ma...

MARCH 17 • SI.COM

Red Sox breathe sigh of relief on Marcelo Mayer and get big Triston Casas update Many Boston Red Sox fans feared the worst after reports that Marcelo Mayer had been scratched from the club's March 15 spring training game....

MARCH 16 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox Hit Jackpot With Marcelo Mayer, Triston Casas News The Boston Red Sox had a bit of a scare on Sunday as Marcelo Mayer was scratched from the linuep for the club due to left knee soreness. For...

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

Playing in minor-league game Mayer (knee) is scheduled to play in a Triple-A game on the back fields of Red Sox camp Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mayer was scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's 7-2 win over the Twins due to a sore left knee, but manager Alex Cora downplayed the injury afterward, noting that the 23-year-old was scheduled to return to action Tuesday versus Atlanta. While that still could come to pass, Mayer is evidently feeling even better than the Red Sox anticipated a day later, resulting in him being cleared to play in the minor-league contest. Mayer has enjoyed a solid spring thus far with an .816 OPS in 27 plate appearances, so assuming he can avoid any further health-related setbacks this week, he should be in good position to open the season as the Red Sox's primary second baseman.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Tuesday Mayer (knee) is expected to rejoin Boston's Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against Atlanta, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was scratched from Sunday's spring lineup due to left knee soreness and will rest again Monday, but the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern. After posting a .674 OPS in 44 regular-season games as a rookie last season, Mayer's .816 OPS through 27 plate appearances in spring training put him in strong position to win the starting job at second base to begin 2026.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Mayer's latest injury concern threatens his place on Red Sox's Opening Day roster Early this spring training, Alex Cora told Marcelo Mayer that he needs to see improved offense from him to justify a placement on the Boston...

MARCH 15 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Lifted from lineup with sore knee Mayer was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to left knee soreness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The Red Sox haven't provided further details regarding the severity of the issue, but Mayer will presumably need at least a couple days off to recover from the injury. Mayer has enjoyed a magnificent spring with an .816 OPS and 5:6 BB:K in 27 plate appearances, which appears to have given him the inside track for the Red Sox's everyday second base job.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times Mayer started at second base and went 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's spring game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Mayer followed up one of his worst games of the Grapefruit League on Thursday (0-for-4, two strikeouts) with his best Friday. Red Sox manager Alex Cora has made it clear that Mayer is not guaranteed a spot on the 26-man roster yet, but the expectation is that he'll open the season with Boston on March 26 in Cincinnati, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. If Mayer is on the Opening Day roster, then he'll likely be the primary starter at second base.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Mayer's RBI single | 03/13/2026 Marcelo Mayer gets the Red Sox on the board with an RBI single in the top of the 3rd inning

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

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