Red Sox consider trading Marcelo Mayer for offensive boost at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are exploring the possibility of trading former top prospect Marcelo Mayer ahead of the trade deadline. Mayer, who has struggled in his 114 MLB games with a batting average of.223, could be packaged to acquire a strong offensive player as the Red Sox aim to strengthen their lineup. With the team currently in a Wild Card spot, capitalizing on Mayer's past value might benefit both him and the franchise. Analysts suggest a new environment might help Mayer reach his potential, especially with other prospects like Franklin Arias emerging in the farm system.
- •Mayer has a career batting line of.223/.278/.346/.312 over two seasons.
- •The Red Sox recently ended a 15-game win streak and are in a Wild Card position.
- •Franklin Arias's rise limits Mayer's future as Boston's shortstop.
- •Red Sox hope to land a star slugger through potential trades involving Mayer.
- •Mayer was once ranked as Boston's No. 1 prospect and No. 5 in MLB.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox could use former top prospect Marcelo Mayer as trade chip to land impact bat at deadline
"Mayer hasn't really panned out for Boston, so it might be time to try to cash him in as a trade chip.
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