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Giants Promote Bo Davidson, Activate Marcelo Mayer in Late-Season Roster Shuffle
sports18 days ago

Giants Promote Bo Davidson, Activate Marcelo Mayer in Late-Season Roster Shuffle

San Francisco promoted Bo Davidson to the MLB roster and activated Marcelo Mayer off the IL, designating lefty Philip Abner for assignment to clear 40-man space. Jung Hoo Lee is out with a groin contusion and Bryce Eldridge is on a seven-day concussion list. Davidson, an undrafted free agent in 2023, has strong minor-league numbers and could push for a future 40-man spot, while Mayer—the 2021 No. 4 overall pick—returns from injury for a late-season audition and a chance to compete for the second-base job in spring training.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bo-davidson#giants#injuries
Giants Plot Bullpen Overhaul as Adames Rehab Looms and Mayer's Return Hurdles Persist
sports1 month ago

Giants Plot Bullpen Overhaul as Adames Rehab Looms and Mayer's Return Hurdles Persist

Giants shortstop Willy Adames was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his non-throwing elbow and will undergo rest and a PRP injection, with a 3-4 week rehab window that could end his season; Marcelo Mayer is dealing with forearm stress reaction and a bone bruise but is ramping up activity after setbacks; GM Zack Minasian discussed the Mayer trade and noted Erik Miller’s trade timing, while the club signals a priority to upgrade the bullpen this winter with high-leverage arms or a closer to stabilize late games as it plans for 2027.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#adames#bullpen#giants
Foot soreness delays Mayer’s hoped-for Giants debut against his former team
sports1 month ago

Foot soreness delays Mayer’s hoped-for Giants debut against his former team

Marcelo Mayer’s anticipated debut for the Giants against the Red Sox is on hold due to soreness in his right foot. An MRI/CT showed a bruise, so he will rest this weekend in San Francisco and be reevaluated next week after his rehab assignment was halted. Mayer, who had been 6-for-17 in four rehab games and was recovering from a forearm stress reaction, could move to second base once cleared and may not need additional minor-league time if cleared soon.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#giants#injury#marcelo-mayer
Sox Go All-In at Deadline With Shocking Rutschman Trade
sports2 months ago

Sox Go All-In at Deadline With Shocking Rutschman Trade

Boston’s deadline push under Craig Breslow was ultra-aggressive, landing All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from Baltimore in a blockbuster that cost a massive prospect package (Eyanson, Witherspoon, Azocar, and more) and trading Marcelo Mayer for reliever Erik Miller, plus earlier moves for Curtis Mead; MLB analysts offered mixed grades, but the Red Sox have surged into serious postseason contention and are a true World Series contender.

via NBC Sports Boston|
#adley-rutschman#boston-red-sox#craig-breslow
Mayer’s Bitter Leash Claim Triggers Red Sox–Giants Deadline Swap
baseball2 months ago

Mayer’s Bitter Leash Claim Triggers Red Sox–Giants Deadline Swap

MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reports Marcelo Mayer, once Boston’s top prospect, was “bitter” about a lack of a long leash in Boston and was traded to the Giants for Erik Miller at the MLB deadline; Mayer has a .223/.278/.346 line with 7 homers in 364 plate appearances and is sidelined by a forearm injury, suggesting a fresh start in San Francisco could help his career.

via NBC Sports|
#baseball#boston-red-sox#marcelo-mayer
Sox's bold deadline bets: steep cost, delayed Rutschman debut, Mayer trade, and Arias upside
sports2 months ago

Sox's bold deadline bets: steep cost, delayed Rutschman debut, Mayer trade, and Arias upside

On deadline day the Red Sox pursued four key takeaways: they paid a steep price to land Adley Rutschman to upgrade both offense and defense; they won’t rush his return, with medical staff guiding a rehab plan and Connor Wong handling catching duties in the near term; they traded Marcelo Mayer for left-hander Erik Miller, arguing the deal preserves in-house potential while bolstering the bullpen; and Franklin Arias’s rapid rise at Triple-A gives Boston a potential long-term shortstop option as the club balances present needs with future upside.

via Boston.com|
#adley-rutschman#bullpen#marcelo-mayer
Red Sox Shake-Up at Deadline Sparks Cautious Optimism and Risk
baseball2 months ago

Red Sox Shake-Up at Deadline Sparks Cautious Optimism and Risk

Boston’s 2026 deadline saw Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow pull off three major trades and one smaller one to address catching, right-handed hitting, and bullpen depth, while leaving rotation needs largely unaddressed. Curtis Mead arrived but broke his wrist early in his Boston stint; Adley Rutschman came via a big-price deal that included Narváez and several top prospects plus Jake Rogers, Eli White was added for outfield depth, and Marcelo Mayer was sent to the Giants for reliever Erik Miller and prospect Carlos Gutierrez. The moves earn an overall BB grade: potentially strong if Mead and Rutschman deliver and Miller remains effective, but risk remains if the season is shortened or the acquired prospects don’t pan out.

via BoSox Injection|
#adley-rutschman#baseball#boston-red-sox
Red Sox put Mayer on 10-day IL, Cheng to fill in at shortstop
sports3 months ago

Red Sox put Mayer on 10-day IL, Cheng to fill in at shortstop

Boston placed rookie shortstop Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a bone stress reaction in his left ulna, recalling Tsung-Che Cheng to handle infield duties. Mayer had been getting time at short as Trevor Story was out, but will join Story on the IL. The move tightens Boston’s middle-infield depth as other infielders are also sidelined, with Cheng expected to provide reliable glove work at short while the team contends in a weak AL.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#injury#marcelo-mayer
Marcelo Mayer Set as Opening Day 2B for Red Sox, Campbell Sent to Triple-A
sports6 months ago

Marcelo Mayer Set as Opening Day 2B for Red Sox, Campbell Sent to Triple-A

Marcelo Mayer will open the season as Boston’s regular second baseman (in a left-handed platoon) while Kristian Campbell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester amid a crowded roster; Mayer, a former top prospect recovering from injury, is being groomed for a stable big‑leaguer role, and the Sox split time at 2B with IKF/Monasterio in reserve.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#kristian-campbell#marcelo-mayer#opening-day
Durbin Upgrade Prompts Red Sox Infield Shuffle
baseball8 months ago

Durbin Upgrade Prompts Red Sox Infield Shuffle

Boston added Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with Milwaukee, giving the Sox a versatile second/third baseman and prompting questions about infield alignment as Mayer, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and a shoulder-injured Romy Gonzalez compete for at-bats. Durbin is expected to see regular action in the middle infield, with Trevor Story handling shortstop for now and IKF as the primary backup. In the outfield, Boston plans to use Wilyer Abreu as an everyday player alongside Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony, and Masataka Yoshida, though Yoshida’s big contract and Abreu’s left-handed splits could shape regular playing time. Spring training will clarify the exact lineup and roles.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#caleb-durbin#infield