Red Sox insider advises against demoting struggling infielder Marcelo Mayer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer has had a challenging second season, posting a.220 batting average with three home runs in 70 games. Insider Sean McAdam argues against the idea of optioning Mayer to Triple-A, suggesting that the team needs to determine his future role by keeping him in the majors. Mayer, a former fourth overall draft pick, has struggled both defensively and offensively this year, leading to speculation about his demotion.
- •Mayer has struggled with a.220 batting average and only three home runs this season.
- •Sean McAdam advises against sending Mayer to Triple-A for further development.
- •Mayer was expected to be a key part of the Red Sox lineup this year.
- •The Red Sox need to evaluate Mayer's potential as they plan for the future.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Urges Red Sox Not To Consider Optioning Struggling 23-Year-Old
"The Boston Red Sox have not seen much improvement from one of the team's most promising young players in his sophomore season.
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