Marcelo Mayer sits out Red Sox lineup against Blue Jays on Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Marcelo Mayer will not play in the Red Sox's game on Thursday afternoon against the Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed that Mayer, who has a.172 batting average with one home run in June, is getting a scheduled day off. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take over at shortstop, as the team seeks to avoid a sweep. The Red Sox have struggled offensively, scoring only one run in the first two games of this series. Starting pitcher Sonny Gray has recorded three consecutive quality starts, boasting an 8-1 win-loss record this season.
- •Mayer has started 15 of 20 games since replacing Trevor Story.
- •Kiner-Falefa will replace Mayer at shortstop.
- •Sonny Gray has a 3.03 ERA and leads in win percentage.
- •Red Sox look to avoid a sweep on getaway day.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Marcelo Mayer (hitting .172 in June) out of Red Sox lineup for Wednesday matinee
"The Red Sox will try to avoid a sweep Thursday afternoon with a getaway day game at Fenway. Here's the lineup.
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