"The recent talk about Dustin Pedroia on the Hall of Fame ballot has only further increased my desire for a capable, reliable Red Sox infield. We've seen it before, and we could get there again. Alex Bregman's departure not only opened up a hole which the front office thought it had solved in 2025, but it deepened the mystery of what we have in Marcelo Mayer."
"While Mayer's "wherever they need me is where I'm gonna play" attitude will endear him to Red Sox Nation, there may be recent indications that Mayer may be favored to play third. One piece of circumstantial evidence-and that's sometimes all we've got in the offseason, until the process completely unfolds-is that Mayer has said: "Second base, you're doing everything backwards.""
A desire for a capable, reliable Red Sox infield has intensified following recent conversation around Dustin Pedroia. Alex Bregman's departure created both a need and uncertainty about Marcelo Mayer's role. Mayer remains young and untested and can play second, third, and shortstop, leaving his 2026 position unsettled. Mayer's willingness to play where needed is notable, but comments about second base suggest discomfort with that side of the infield. Circumstantial signals, including social posts, hint that the front office may prefer a defense-forward approach that could affect Mayer's placement and second-base decisions.
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