Marcelo Mayer Must Earn Opening Day Roster Spot

Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated Marcelo Mayer must earn his Opening Day roster spot, despite being a likely bet. Cora emphasized Mayer needs to improve his offense after posting an 80 wRC+ last season. His position is still undecided, having played second base in camp while Caleb Durbin handled third, indicating a competitive environment for the young infielder.