"The first thing to know: the Red Sox have lots of options. The two primary ones are Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer. Durbin came over from the Brewers primarily as a third baseman, which is the position Mayer (a natural shortstop) temporarily took over during Alex Bregman's absence last season."
"Also, the Sox made a long-overdue institutional decision to strengthen their defense at all levels. This resulted in several offseason acquisitions of glove-first players, rather than the clear power bat most expected after Bregman's departure. Clearly there isn't room for all of these players in Boston (and maybe not even at the minor-league level), but the Red Sox have depth options now that they didn't previously have."
"The trends so far for 2026 seem to be defense, versatility, and depth. A head-spinning array of options is just how Alex Cora likes it, and a deep bench and Triple-A team will proactively address injuries. The Red Sox weren't prepared in past seasons and were forced to call up Quad-A players."
The Red Sox second base position lacks a clear starter as spring training progresses, but the organization has multiple viable options including Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer. Manager Alex Cora has deliberately avoided committing to any player, instead testing both candidates at second and third base. The team made a strategic institutional decision to prioritize defensive capability and positional versatility through offseason acquisitions, creating significant infield depth. Recent injuries to Romy González and Brendan Rodgers further complicate the situation. The emerging organizational trends emphasize defense, versatility, and depth, providing flexibility to address injuries proactively rather than relying on emergency call-ups.
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