Red Sox Roll With Marcelo Mayer At Second Base For Third Straight Day
The Boston Red Sox are testing different alignments in spring training, with Marcelo Mayer seeing extended time at second base alongside Caleb Durbin at third.
Tyler Milliken of The Sports Hub shared video evidence on Monday, noting it marked the third consecutive day of the setup.
Manager Alex Cora and the coaching staff appear focused on building comfort across multiple positions early in camp. Mayer, viewed as a cornerstone prospect, has the athleticism and hands to handle second base effectively, while Durbin’s presence at the hot corner adds another layer of flexibility to the infield mix.
This arrangement allows the Red Sox to evaluate how the group performs together against live pitching.
Boston’s infield depth has been a point of emphasis, and early experiments like this help determine the most productive daily lineup configurations.
Fans watching closely will see whether the shift becomes more permanent or serves mainly as a spring-training tool. Either way, the organization is using these days to experiment and/or fine-tune its defensive options ahead of the 2026 campaign.