Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer to miss remainder of season with shoulder injury
- Top prospect Marcelo Mayer aggravated his left shoulder injury while resuming baseball activities after being sidelined since August 2.
- The Red Sox are sending Mayer to Fort Myers, Florida for rehabilitation and will not rush his return just to play a few games.
- Mayer is expected to participate in the team's offseason instructional program in Fort Myers after resuming baseball activities soon.
- Despite poor numbers at Double-A Portland, Mayer had a strong season at High-A Greenville and earned a promotion, showing promise.
- The Red Sox want Mayer to enter the offseason fully healthy before returning to play next year.