Red Sox Place Marcelo Mayer on IL, Promote David Hamilton for Infield Depth

The Boston Red Sox are facing challenges with key players due to injuries impacting their 2025 season plans. Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval, signed to a two-year contract, has experienced a slower than expected rehab from an internal brace procedure and is unlikely to pitch in 2025, though the team has not fully ruled out his return. Infielder Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain, with the severity still under evaluation, and the Red Sox have recalled David Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester as a corresponding move. Mayer’s injury has disrupted the team's infield and outfield positioning, with Álex Cora indicating increased playing time for Ceddanne Rafaela at second base and adjustments in the outfield lineup. Mayer, a top prospect with a history of injuries, has shown promise but has now been sidelined again, prompting speculation about possible replacements such as Vaughn Grissom. The Red Sox continue to manage their roster amid these injuries, balancing player development and lineup adjustments to maintain competitiveness.