The Boston Red Sox are in the middle of game two of their four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox are reportedly calling up the eighth overall prospect in all of baseball in infielder Marcelo Mayer. Alex Bregman left yesterday’s game against the Orioles and reports are he woke up feeling worse this morning requiring an MRI which likely means an injured list stint. known for his advanced hitting skills, defensive prowess, and baseball IQ. Born on December 12, 2002, in Chula Vista, California, Mayer was selected by the Red Sox with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft—the team’s highest draft position in over 50 years. He signed for a $6.66 million bonus and began his professional career that summer.
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Marcelo Mayer
Marcelo Mayer, the Boston Red Sox’s top shortstop prospect, is turning heads in Triple-A Worcester during the 2025 season. Through 121 games, he’s hitting .273 with 7 home runs, 35 RBIs, and an .832 OPS. Mayer impressed during spring training, finishing a game against the Tigers just a double shy of the cycle. Despite starting the year in the minors due to infield depth, manager Alex Cora praised his versatility and competitive edge. With continued strong performance and development at second and third base, Mayer remains a top candidate for a major league call-up later this season.
