"I don't know if this was the supposed Alex Bregman influence or if this is just how Marcelo Mayer is as a player in general, but he looked ready defensively for the Major leagues as soon as he stepped on the field. Between time at third base and second base, Mayer made things as smooth as possible in the infield, a pinch point that consistently had been nagging at Red Sox defenders of seasons prior."
"What concerns me more is his inability to stay on the field. A wrist sprain suffered in Philadelphia just after the All Star break started out as a 10 Day IL stint but ended in a season-ending surgery. This is an injury he previously had in 2022-his first pro season. Mayer has also battled multiple back issues and a shoulder issue in his professional career, still never playing more than 100 games in a season."
Marcelo Mayer displayed Major League-ready defense at both third base and second base, making the infield smoother with one error in 39 third-base games, a total run value of 1, and 3 Outs Above Average. His offense was modest for a rookie, posting an OPS+ of 85 with four home runs and 10 RBIs while projecting as a contact hitter with some power. Significant durability concerns include recurring wrist, back, and shoulder issues, a season-ending wrist surgery, and a career-high of fewer than 100 games. Health risk and positional uncertainty complicate roster decisions and trade considerations.
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