Red Sox No. 2 Prospect Makes Loud Statement About MLB Readiness As Fans Grow Restless
The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 season has been marred by inconsistency, injuries, and questions about the team’s long-term direction. As the big-league club continues to hover around mediocrity, fans are beginning to turn their attention to the future — and specifically, to Marcelo Mayer, the organization’s No. 2 prospect, who appears more ready than ever to make the jump to Major League Baseball.
The 21-year-old shortstop has been tearing through Triple-A pitching with a vengeance, and his recent stretch of dominance has reignited conversations about when — not if — he’ll get the call to Boston. As Mayer continues to rack up hits and display elite defensive instincts, fans’ patience is wearing thin with the front office’s cautious approach. Many are wondering: What more does he need to prove?
Mayer Making His Case
Mayer, drafted fourth overall in 2021 out of Eastlake High School in California, was long viewed as a potential cornerstone of Boston’s future. After dealing with some injury setbacks in 2023, he has returned with authority in 2025
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