Why Giants’ Marcelo Mayer won’t get chance to face Red Sox
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Key Points:
- Marcelo Mayer's anticipated debut with the San Francisco Giants has been delayed due to soreness in his right foot, stemming from an injury sustained while with the Boston Red Sox.
- Mayer underwent MRI and CT scans revealing a bruise, leading the Giants to halt his rehab assignment and have him rest over the weekend, with a reevaluation planned for next week.
- The 23-year-old infielder was recovering from a forearm stress reaction and had been performing well in rehab games, but now the focus is on allowing his foot soreness to heal.
- The Giants had hoped Mayer would return by the end of their Cleveland series to debut against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, but that timeline is now uncertain.
- Manager Tony Vitello indicated Mayer likely won’t need additional minor league games if cleared soon, expressing Mayer’s eagerness to play at Fenway despite the delay.
