Report: Red Sox, Giants swapping Mayer, Miller
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Key Points:
- The Red Sox are trading prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed reliever Erik Miller.
- Mayer, currently sidelined with an arm injury, is expected to be a key infielder for the Giants next season, potentially as their second baseman or shortstop.
- Miller is a solid reliever under team control for three more years, but his fantasy value diminishes with the move to Boston, where he is unlikely to earn save opportunities.
- The trade represents a significant value loss for the Red Sox, who are giving up a long-term regular player for bullpen help.
- With Miller and Caleb Kilian departing the Giants, Dylan Smith emerges as a leading candidate for save opportunities in San Francisco.
