On Wednesday night, the Boston Red Sox will continue their series with the Athletics in Sacramento.
Thy are coming off a 4-3 loss on Tuesday night.
Boston Red Sox Announced Marcelo Mayer Update
GettyMarcelo Mayer #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out to end the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on June 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
During their series with the Athletics, the Red Sox announced the latest update on Marcelo Mayer.
He has been out since June 25 with an injury.
MLB.com wrote (on July 28): ” Hitting program is progressing with tee work and soft toss. Mayer is also able to do fielding drills.”
The 23-year-old was picked in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his second season in the MLB (all with the Red Sox).
GettyMarcelo Mayer #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park on March 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Before getting hurt, Mayer had been batting .220 with 45 hits, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 19 runs and three stolen bases in 70 games.
Tyler Milliken of Section 10 Podcast wrote (on July 26): “We’ll see what happens with Marcelo Mayer at the trade deadline, but it’s pretty clear he’ll be returning to Triple-A to get more seasoning once he’s healthy. It’s the right move. Always felt like he was rushed when he was brought up initially,”
It’s the right move. Always felt like he was rushed when he was brought up initially,
Mayer’s future with Boston will remain an intriguing topic going forward.
Looking At The Red Sox Right Now
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits a single in the top of the ninth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
The Red Sox come into Wednesday as the third-place team in the American League East with a 55-51 record in 106 games.
After a slow start to the season, they have been among the best teams in the MLB over the last few weeks.
Over their last ten games, the Red Sox have gone 7-3 (and they are 30-22 in 52 games on the road).
GettyInterim manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox speaks to media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Following two more games with the Athletics, the Red Sox will remain on the road to visit Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Boston Red Sox Announced Marcelo Mayer Update During Athletics Series