Marcelo Mayer named Red Sox's Opening Day 2B
Published on March 21, 2026.
The Boston Red Sox has named Marcelo Mayer its starting second baseman, following an uneven rookie campaign that included a season-ending wrist injury. Mayer, a 23-year-old natural shortstop, played only 44 games in 2025, hitting.228 with four home runs and 10 RBIs before undergoing wrist surgery. He will now form a double-play combination with veteran shortstop Trevor Story. Meanwhile, Kristian Campbell, last year's Opening Day second baseman for the Red Sox, was sent to the minors after struggling defensively this spring.
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