Marcelo Mayer, a promising Red Sox prospect, showcased his skills with a stellar performance in Grapefruit League play, going 3-for-3 and nearly hitting for the cycle. His offensive contributions included a triple and a two-run homer in Boston's win over Detroit. Manager Alex Cora praised Mayer's composure and talent, emphasizing his ability to thrive at higher levels. Despite previous injury setbacks in the minor leagues, Mayer remains a notable prospect, currently ranked No. 12 by MLB.com, proving he has the potential to contribute to the Red Sox in the near future.
"You can tell the moment is not big. He's very comfortable in the environment," manager Alex Cora told reporters, including WEEI's Rob Bradford, of Mayer's game.
"Sometimes people don't talk about him. Kind of like he's the forgotten one. He's still a freaking good player."
"I truly believe - I was talking to (game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek) - the higher the level the better he is going to be."
"We're going to move him around. He will play short (Friday). He's going to keep getting at-bats. It's fun to be around him, too."
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