Marcelo Mayer Fantasy Stats

The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) underwent a successful right-wrist arthroscopy. Dr. Matthew Leibman performed the procedure. The 22-year-old initially sprained his wrist in late July. He had a subsequent cortisone shot, tried extended rest, and still ended up needing surgery anyway. Mayer has now had season-ending injuries in each of the last three years. The Red Sox's top prospect had a shoulder injury in 2023 and a back injury in 2024. Recovery time for the surgery is three months, and he should be healthy heading into spring training. When healthy this year, Mayer slashed .228/.272/.402 and with a 30.1% strikeout rate in 136 plate appearances.

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist, according to manager Alex Cora. Mayer was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 25 with a right-wrist sprain and received an anti-inflammatory shot, but it won't prevent him from missing the rest of the year. The 22-year-old is expected to be out for three months, so he should be fully ready for spring training next year and the start of the 2026 campaign. Mayer was one of the team's top prospects at the time of his call-up earlier this year, but the former fourth overall pick in 2021 struggled at the plate in his first 44 games, going 29-for-127 (.228) with four home runs, 10 RBI and 20 runs scored over 136 trips to the plate. He will most likely be competing for a starting role in Boston's infield in spring training next year.

Injured Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) has begun taking dry swings, but manager Alex Cora told reporters that he's unsure if the rookie will play again this season. Mayer went on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist on July 24, and he received an anti-inflammation injection on Aug. 2. However, he hasn't recovered as quickly as hoped after the injection. Almost two weeks later, Mayer is doing "OK, not great," according to Cora. While Mayer has hit a subpar .228/.272/.402 with four homers, 10 RBI, and 20 runs scored in his first 136 plate appearances in the bigs this season, the 22-year-old remains an important part of Boston's long-term plans. With that in mind, the Red Sox aren't going to bring Mayer back this season unless they're certain he's fully healthy. As of now, his chances of returning in 2025 don't look great.

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) started baseball activities on Monday and is playing catch, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive. Mayer has been slow to recover from a right-wrist sprain that has kept him out since July 24, but the 22-year-old appears to be turning a corner. Still, it could be another week or two before he can rejoin the major-league roster, as the Red Sox will likely send him on a short minor-league rehab assignment first. The former fourth overall pick in 2021 made his big-league debut in 2025 and has hit .228/.272/.402 with four home runs, 10 RBI and 20 runs scored in 44 games. Mayer was previously one of Boston's top prospects and is an intresting stash in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues, but there's no guarantee he'll see regular playing time in the final month of the season when he returns.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he received an anti-inflammation injection in his ailing right wrist on Aug. 2, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. The Red Sox hoped Mayer would be ready by now, but it appears that surgery is still an option for the 22-year-old rookie. Before a sprained wrist forced him to the 10-day injured list on July 24, Mayer struggled to a .228/.272/.402 line with four homers, 10 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 136 plate appearances. He won't be able to improve on those numbers this season unless his wrist starts responding to treatment.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) recently received an injection to hopefully help him feel better and get back on the field. If that doesn't work, Mayer could require season-ending surgery. Mayer received the shot on Friday, so the team is going to wait a few days to see how he responds. The Red Sox didn't bring in any infield depth at the trade deadline, so losing Mayer for the rest of 2025 would certainly hurt. They'd likely be forced to use a committee approach to fill out second base. Mayer is slashing .228/.272/.402 with four home runs and 10 RBI in 44 games with the Red Sox this season. The 22-year-old is clearly still adjusting to big league pitching, but is one of the most talented prospects in the league.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) will receive an anti-inflammation injection in his right wrist on Saturday, manager Alex Cora announced. "We have to wait three days to see if it works," Cora said. "And then he starts doing baseball activities and see how he reacts to it." With Mayer in limbo for the next few days, his timeline to return remains unclear. The 22-year-old rookie amassed 144 plate appearances and hit .228/.272/.402 with four homers, 10 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 44 games before the Red Sox placed him on the 10-day injured list on July 24.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still doesn't have a clear diagnosis or recovery timeline surrounding his injured wrist. The Red Sox are still collecting information about the injury, reports Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Mayer was placed on the injured list retroactive to July 24 with a sprained wrist and underwent an MRI last week, but the reports apparently weren't clear. The 22-year-old is eligible to return early next week on August 4, but it seems like the youngster is set to miss more time than the minimum. He's had an underwhelming rookie campaign so far, slashing .228/.272/.402, but the former top prospect should get more chances to prove himself once healthy.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. This news comes after Mayer was forced to make an early exit on Wednesday due to right wrist discomfort. He underwent an MRI that revealed a wrist sprain, so he'll head to the shelf. The plan is for Mayer to visit a specialist in a few days to determine the severity of the issue. In a corresponding move, infielder David Hamilton has been recalled to take over the spot on the active roster. The Red Sox will likely use a committee approach of Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez, and Ceddanne Rafaela at second base.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) left Wednesday night's game against the Phillies with right wrist discomfort. After the game, he was wearing a brace on his wrist and said he would get an MRI. Mayer said, "It's in pain, but hopefully, it's not too severe." Mayer is hitting .228 with four homers, 10 RBI, and a .291 wOBA since making his debut for the Sox earlier this season. Mayer was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft and rose quickly through the minors. He's a key part of the Red Sox young core, and hopefully, this injury isn't too serious. The team is off on Thursday, so keep an eye out for updates on his status heading into the weekend series against the Dodgers at Fenway.