Red Sox Names Marcelo Mayer as Opening Day Starter at Second Base

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Announces Marcelo Mayer Roster Decision

The post Red Sox manager Alex Cora announces Marcelo Mayer roster decision originally appeared on NESN. Click here to add NESN as your preferred source. Marcelo Mayer has officially been named the Boston Red Sox’s starting second baseman to begin the 2026 MLB season. advertise Red Sox Alex Cora made the announcement on Saturday, five days before Boston begins the regular season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. “Alex Cora says Marcelo May…

Red Sox Names Marcelo Mayer as Opening Day Starter at Second Base

The Boston Red Sox have named Marcelo Mayer their starting second baseman for the upcoming season, while Kristian Campbell has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Manager Alex Cora indicated that Mayer, the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft, will be utilized regularly, albeit with protections against left-handed pitchers. Despite a subpar spring training batting average of .214, Mayer’s roles in the infield have been mapped out after the Re…