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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Marcelo Mayer, 23-year-old Red Sox second baseman, is lobbying for shortstop time following Trevor Story's sports hernia injury. Originally drafted 4th overall as a shortstop in 2021, Mayer has played exclusively at second base this season (40 games). He expressed comfort returning to his natural position and has discussed the possibility with interim manager Chad Tracy. Mayer is struggling offensively with a .239 BA, .629 OPS, 2 HR, and 9 RBIs through 39 games and 130 plate appearances, though he hit a game-tying solo homer on May 15. His defense has been solid with only 2 errors. The Red Sox are 19-27 and facing questions about their infield depth.
Strengths
- + Strong defensive performance at second base (2 errors in 40 games)
- + Expressed willingness to play multiple positions to help the team
- + Game-tying solo homer on May 15 against Atlanta
- + Natural shortstop with extensive minor league experience at the position (269 of 315 games)
- + Young at 23 with 5+ years of team control remaining
- + Strong nine-game stretch from April 20-29
- + Confident about returning to shortstop position
About
Marcelo Mayer is a third baseman for the Boston Red Sox.
Player Overview
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Boston Red Sox
Recent News
Red Sox Notes: Mayer, Narv ez, Bello
May 18, 2026
Red Sox News & Links: Marcelo Mayer to take over at shortstop?
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Red Sox Notes: Mayer, Narv ez, Bello
May 18, 2026
Trevor Story Could Require Hernia Surgery
May 17, 2026
Red Sox place Trevor Story on 10-day IL with sports hernia
May 17, 2026