Mayer moves across the diamond
Jul 14 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston Red Sox
NEWS: Upon the return of 3B Alex Bregman, Marcelo Mayer has been shifted to second base.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Meanwhile, 2B David Hamilton has been optioned to AAA-Worcester after struggling to get on base enough to deploy his above-average speed. Mayer should get regular starts against right-handed pitching, spelled against lefties by either Romy González or, occasionally, Ceddanne Rafaela, though manager Alex Cora recently reiterated that he considers Rafaela “the best defensive center fielder in the big leagues,” so it stands to reason he might move into the infield only once or twice a week, tops. Mayer went into the All-Star break with hits in four of his last five games, including a pair of...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Thomas Saggese may be taking a lead in the Cards' LF scrum. Deyvison de los Santos is returning to the Marlins, Robert Stephenson's season is over, and more...
Apr 10 2026 7:59am
Apr 10 2026 7:59am
Both CF Jake Meyers and RHP Cristian Javier exited Wednesday's game with what looks like significant injuries; who will fill in? Plus notes around missed time for Zach Eflin, Addison Barger, Shane Smith and more.
Apr 9 2026 8:54am
Apr 9 2026 8:54am
The news was not good on Cade Horton, who will miss the rest of the season, and Hunter Brown, who is out for an extended time. Plus more IL moves for Carlos Santana, Austin Hays and Gabriel Arias.
Apr 8 2026 8:48am
Apr 8 2026 8:48am
Mets lose Juan Soto for at least a couple of weeks; a bunch of rotations churning already; and more...
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
The Astros and Dodgers have to account for star-level injuries as both RHP Hunter Brown and SS Mookie Betts are slated to miss time.
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
