Lineups: Marcelo Mayer makes Red Sox spring debut vs. former Boston ace Friday as roster bid begins

Red Sox infielder homers in first game of spring training

The Red Sox got crushed by the Braves on Friday, but one of the club's top young stars went deep in his spring debut.

Marcelo Mayer's Explosive Debut Gets 3-Word Response From Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox infielder looked great in his Spring Training debut.

Lineups: Marcelo Mayer makes Red Sox spring debut vs. former Boston ace Friday as roster bid begins

Marcelo Mayer will take an important step Friday in his bid to make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, and it'll come against a former Red Sox ace.

Red Sox Opening Day Concerns: Does Marcelo Mayer Fit In?

Many MLB clubs, early on in spring training, start to get a good look at wide open positions and see who the standouts are at their positions, and ican often lead to dilemmas on who to start. For the Boston Red Sox, there could be an argument for the outfield, although manager Alex Cora seems to have a plan to make it work. A major concern at the moment is the left-handed pitching in the bullpen, although that could be taken care of later. But t…

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Hits Home Run in Spring Training Debut

Marcelo Mayer made a strong return to the field, hitting a home run in his spring training debut against the Atlanta Braves. Despite the Boston Red Sox losing 15-8, Mayer's performance, including a 381-foot homer, was a bright spot. Manager Alex Cora praised his hitting ability, noting the positive signs for the season ahead. Mayer started at second base as the team evaluates his position along with newcomer Caleb Durbin. Other notable performan…