Red Sox lose top prospect Marcelo Mayer to forearm injury
Boston’s infield depth takes a hit as their No. 1 prospect hits the IL with a left forearm strain.
The lost their top infield prospect, Marcelo Mayer, to a left forearm injury on Friday, landing him on the 10-day injured list. The move forces Boston to reshuffle its infield depth chart and could accelerate reinforcements from the minors as the club navigates a critical stretch of the season. Mayer, a first-round pick in 2021 and the crown jewel of Boston’s farm system, exited Wednesday’s game against the Orioles after fouling a ball off his left forearm.
