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Marcelo Mayer Heads to 10-Day Injured List with Wrist Sprain

MRI results are pending for his sprained right wrist, leaving his lineup status uncertain.

Jul 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third base Marcelo Mayer (39) hits a double to drive in a run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images/ File Photo
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 7: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox throws out Oswald Peraza #18 of the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 7, 2025 in New York City. The Red Sox won 10-7.
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Overview

  • Mayer was the Red Sox’s first-round pick at No. 4 overall in 2021, the franchise’s highest selection since 1967.
  • He produced a .826 OPS with 46 home runs in 1,411 minor league plate appearances before making his MLB debut in May 2025.
  • His pro career has been disrupted by recurring injuries, including a right wrist issue in 2022, shoulder soreness in 2023, and a lumbar strain in 2024.
  • On July 23 in Philadelphia, Mayer felt a “tight grab” in his right wrist during his fifth-inning swing and was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 24.
  • With his return date undetermined, Boston has recalled infielder David Hamilton to bolster infield depth.