Red Sox name Marcelo Mayer second baseman, send Kristian Campbell to minors

Mayer's rise up the infield depth chart had been apparent for weeks, but manager Alex Cora said the delayed announcement was intentional.

Young Infielder Credits Alex Cora’s Challenge For Earning Starting Second Base Role

After being officially named Boston’s starting second baseman for Opening Day, Mayer spoke with a mix of pride and perspective that reflects both where he’s been and where he’s trying to go next. For a player once viewed as the organization’s top prospect,

Fenway Insider Live: Sean McAdam on bullpen competition, Marcelo Mayer and more

MassLive’s Fenway Insider Sean McAdam hosted a live mailbag Thursday at 12 p.m. and highlight the latest news from the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox Keeping Rookie Guessing Despite Strong Spring Showing

Marcelo Mayer is “checking all the boxes,” but the Red Sox still won’t guarantee him an Opening Day roster spot.