AL East: All eyes on Mayer
Feb 24 2026
Boston’s addition of Caleb Durbin solidified the team’s infield, and early indications were that Durbin would fill either second base or third base – with Marcelo Mayer seeing the bulk of time at whichever position Durbin does not play.
However, Mayer’s role on the team may not be a guarantee based on comments made by manager Alex Cora at the onset of spring training. While Mayer is still considered the frontrunner for a regular role, Cora stated, “It's not a given that he's second baseman or third baseman for this team. There's a lot of things that he needs to show us this spring, and we expect him to do that because he's that talented. But at the same time, there's a lot of guys here that can do the job.”
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