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**Red Sox Reinstated Marcelo Mayer, Optioned Nick Sogard to Triple-A**
**BOSTON, MA -** The Boston Red Sox announced today that infielder Marcelo Mayer has been reinstated from the Bereavement List. To make room on the active roster, infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester.
Mayer, the Red Sox’s top prospect selected fourth overall in the 2021 draft, is returning after a brief absence. The 22-year-old has appeared in 27 major league games this season, his debut year, where he’s batting .208 with three doubles, one triple, and four home runs. He’s made 20 starts at third base and two at second. Prior to his time in Boston, Mayer posted a .271 average with 43 RBIs in 43 games for Worcester.
Sogard, 27, returns to Worcester after playing 17 games for the Red Sox this season. During that time, he hit .254 with five doubles and 10 runs scored, logging starts at first, second, and third base. Sogard has also played 45 games in Worcester this season, batting .234 with nine doubles and three home runs. He has played in 48 career games for the Red Sox, batting .265 with 13 starts at second base, 11 at first base, eight at third base, and six at shortstop.
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