Overview
- Mayer was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup with left knee soreness, as first reported by MassLive's Christopher Smith on X.
- Prospect Mikey Romero replaced Mayer in the lineup that day while Boston shuffled its spring infield.
- Mayer appeared Monday in a Triple-A game, per MLB.com's Ian Browne, after entering the day 6-for-22 with a home run and five walks this spring.
- The former No. 4 overall pick is competing to open at second base, with manager Alex Cora indicating offseason addition Caleb Durbin is expected to start at third.
- Mayer's 2025 season ended after right-wrist surgery following 44 MLB games, a backdrop that intensified weekend concern among fans.