"For the second year in a row, the Red Sox will "dance" a familiar dance in regard to third base as preparation for the 2026 season begins. With spring training officially underway in Fort Myers, Fla., Boston is once again unsure who will field the hot corner. New Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin (via a recent trade with the Milwaukee Brewers) and second-year IF Marcelo Mayer are the team's top candidates to start the position with spring training games just one week away."
""We went through this dance last year. I know how to dance it. Just be patient," Boston manager Cora told a reporter when asked where Durbin and Mayer will play throughout the spring. During practice Friday, Durbin was seen taking ground balls at third base while Mayer was working at second base. It appears that the two will alternate between the positions during drills in the coming days."
Spring training in Fort Myers has begun with the Red Sox again undecided about who will start at third base for 2026. Caleb Durbin, acquired from the Brewers, and second-year infielder Marcelo Mayer are the leading candidates to man the hot corner while the club evaluates positions during drills and spring games. Manager Alex Cora said he has experience handling the recurring decision and urged patience as the team alternates players in practice. Second base remains unsettled, with Willson Contreras expected at first and Trevor Story at short, and the club aiming to finalize its starting infield sooner rather than later.
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