The Boston Red Sox announced Marcelo Mayer news before Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
Red Sox Announce Marcelo Mayer News Before Astros Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Boston Red Sox have won seven of their last ten games, improving to a 65–54 record that has them just four games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.
Boston has been surging, emerging as a legitimate World Series contender—even with top prospect Marcelo Mayer sidelined by a right wrist sprain that placed him on the 10-day IL on July 25 (retroactive to July 24).
The Red Sox selected Mayer with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, and he quickly rose through the minor leagues, becoming the organization’s top prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 8 overall prospect in their 2023 Top 100 list.
The 22-year-old infielder earned a call-up to the big-league roster in late May of 2025.
Marcelo Mayer Injury Update
Mayer recently received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained wrist on August 2 to help accelerate his recovery process.
Before Monday’s series opener against the Houston Astros, the Red Sox announced via manager Alex Cora that Mayer was scheduled to play catch, signaling his return to baseball activities.
“Marcelo Mayer (sprained right wrist) was due to play catch today, Alex Cora said. So there is some baseball activity,” wrote Tim Healey of the Boston Globe.
Marcelo Mayer (sprained right wrist) was due to play catch today, Alex Cora said. So there is some baseball activity.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) August 11, 2025
Mayer Could Give Red Sox Lineup a Boost
If Mayer returns to the lineup, it could have major implications, potentially shifting Ceddanne Rafaela back to his natural position in center field if Mayer is able to play second base.
Although Mayer’s overall numbers haven’t stood out in his first year in Boston, he showed flashes in June. Over 21 appearances, he posted a .788 OPS, hit four home runs, and had 28 total bases.
Mayer’s return could help fuel Boston’s second-half push as they attempt to return to the postseason for the first time since 2021.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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