"He wasn't great offensively last year. He'll be the first one to tell you that. Defensively, he was excellent. Base-running-wise, he's really good. But offensively, there's more," Cora said ( via MassLive's Christopher Smith). "We know that, but he has to show us that he can handle this."
"In 136 plate appearances through 44 games, Mayer batted .228 with a .674 OPS, four home runs, and 28 RBI. He struck out 41 times, drew eight walks, and did not steal a base."
"But, the only way Mayer can be with the big-league club on Opening Day is if he can stay healthy, which is something he's struggled to do since being drafted by the Red Sox No. 4 overall in 2021."
Marcelo Mayer does not have a guaranteed Opening Day roster spot and must earn a starting role at second or third base during spring training. Offensive performance needs improvement after batting .228 with a .674 OPS, four home runs, 28 RBI, 41 strikeouts, and eight walks in 136 plate appearances. Defensive play and base-running were strong, with only two errors on the season. Mayer will have extra playing time available because he is not participating in the World Baseball Classic. Staying healthy remains a concern after a wrist injury that shortened his rookie season following a 2021 No. 4 overall draft selection.
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