"Mayer will be protected against some southpaw pitchers, with veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa or utilityman Andruw Monasterio expected to be part of this platoon at second base."
"Selected fourth overall in the 2021 draft, Mayer was a fixture within the top-15 of MLB Pipeline and Baseball America's top-100 lists in each of the last four years."
"The Sox don't need for Mayer to be a star just yet, as it's a good step in his development for Mayer to just stay on the field altogether after a few injury-marred years."
Marcelo Mayer has been named the regular second baseman for the Red Sox on Opening Day, although he will be protected against left-handed pitchers. Despite a lackluster performance in the Grapefruit League, Mayer was expected to secure a regular role in the infield. After the team missed out on other targets, Mayer's position was solidified. Drafted fourth overall in 2021, he has faced injuries but aims to establish himself as a solid regular in the majors, with potential for future position changes.
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