Sat May 24 18:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer is not starting the first game of the Worcester Red Sox’s Saturday doubleheader. This comes as Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman’s quad injury has worsened, potentially leading to an injured list stint. Manager Alex Cora stated Mayer is among the players being considered as a replacement for Bregman. A roster move may be made Saturday.
**News Article:**
**Mayer a Potential Call-Up as Bregman Injury Looms, but Sits Out First WooSox Game**
Worcester, MA – Top Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer was notably absent from the starting lineup for the Worcester Red Sox’s first game of a doubleheader at Polar Park on Saturday. This news arrives amid growing speculation that Mayer could be a potential call-up to the Boston Red Sox as third baseman Alex Bregman’s quad injury appears to be more serious than initially believed.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hinted at the possibility of placing Bregman on the injured list during a Saturday morning press conference, saying he didn’t want to “jump into conclusions, but yes.”
When asked if Mayer was in the running to fill Bregman’s spot, Cora acknowledged the young infielder was in the conversation, stating, “There’s a lot of guys in the conversation. Roster construction comes into play. Guys in the minor leagues, how they fit the roster and all that stuff.”
Mayer, who has started six games at third base in the minors, including four this season, is still present at Polar Park and expected to participate in the second game of the doubleheader.
An industry source told MassLive that the team is “just keeping all options available for now.”
The Red Sox are also facing a delay in their own Saturday doubleheader. A decision on a potential roster move is anticipated soon, as Cora emphasized, “We have to wait and see, but we obviously don’t want to play short.”
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