Red Sox Weigh Marcelo Mayer's Rapid Rise in Second Base Competition

Top prospect Marcelo Mayer's standout spring training performance has placed him as a serious contender for the starting role, with a final decision expected soon.

Marcelo Mayer has emerged as a strong candidate for the Red Sox's starting second baseman role after impressive performances both offensively and defensively in spring training.
Manager Alex Cora has highlighted Mayer's versatility to play multiple infield positions, accelerating his potential Major League debut despite no Triple-A experience.
Kristian Campbell remains in contention but has struggled offensively and shown defensive inconsistency, raising concerns about his readiness for the role.
David Hamilton is viewed as the safest option due to his defensive reliability and versatility, though his profile aligns more with a utility player role.
Vaughn Grissom has been officially eliminated from the competition and optioned to Triple-A Worcester following underwhelming spring training results.