Red Sox To Use Marcelo Mayer As Starting Second Baseman, Kristian Campbell Optioned To Triple-A
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Key Points:
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Marcelo Mayer will be the team's regular second baseman on Opening Day, with a platoon system in place to protect him against left-handed pitchers using right-handed batters Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Andruw Monasterio.
- Mayer, a former top prospect and 2021 first-round pick, struggled slightly in spring training but is expected to establish himself as a solid regular after missing time due to injury last season; he will focus on second base for now, though shortstop remains a future possibility.
- Kristian Campbell has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester to get regular playing time, following a challenging rookie MLB season marked by offensive struggles and defensive concerns, despite an eight-year, $60 million
