Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer believes he can make a huge impact right where his feet are.
Boston Red Sox fans have known Marcelo Mayer's name for a long time, but this season, they're going to find out what he's made of. After an injury-shortened 44-game rookie campaign last year, Mayer is trying to win a starting job for opening day and establish himself as a franchise cornerstone.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora has made it clear on multiple occasions that his job has not yet been secured as of Monday. There's been a lot of uncertainty for Mayer, from wondering if he was going to be healthy enough to return to action last season to wondering whether he would be traded this offseason. But the 23-year-old seems ready to meet the challenges the new season is already presenting.Jul 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela celebrates with third base Marcelo Mayer after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images In response to Cora's latest statements on Mayer not being a lock for the opening day roster, Mayer made it clear that he wasn't looking to use his former prospect clout to avoid a roster battle.The Boston Globe . “I’m just grateful for this opportunity. There’s a lot of people that wish they wish they were in my shoes and given an opportunity to compete for a big league spot in an organization like this. "This is the Boston Red Sox. I don’t think anything should be given to anybody. I want to earn the chance to play for this team. I want to earn the right to face lefties. And I know that that I’m going to show that.” Meanwhile, after word this winter dictated that the Red Sox shied away from including Mayer in a potential trade package for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, the youngster made it clear that he sees his future in Boston. “I try to stay away from trade rumors. It’s an honor to be talked about in a trade with Ketel Marte. He’s one of the best in the league,” said Mayer. “Obviously, I want to be here. I want to play here. I want to be here. So I’m happy that I didn’t get traded.” It's a big year for Mayer to prove that he can be a staple of the Red Sox lineup moving forward. How will he respond?JACKSON ROBERTS Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Boston Red Sox On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org
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