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Red Sox Near Roster Call on Marcelo Mayer at Second Base

Alex Cora says the 23-year-old has "checked all the boxes" this spring, citing wrist health, steady defense, and strong on-base skills.

Overview

  • Cora says Boston has not finalized its Opening Day roster yet but notes Mayer is "playing really well" and meeting expectations.
  • A decision is expected within days as Opening Day on March 26 in Cincinnati draws near.
  • Mayer has shifted to second base with growing chemistry next to shortstop Trevor Story.
  • He owns a .250/.400/.375 spring slash line that supports his case after clearing concerns about his surgically repaired right wrist.
  • Brief right knee soreness sidelined him for a day before he quickly returned to take at-bats and start at second base.