Red Sox Marcelo Mayer Faces Season-Ending Wrist Injury

The Boston Red Sox face a significant setback as rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer is ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season due to a recurring right wrist injury requiring surgery. Mayer's injury history has raised concerns about his durability, as he has not played more than 91 games in any professional season and this latest injury mirrors a previous wrist surgery from 2022. Despite initially opting for an anti-inflammatory injection and resuming baseball activities such as dry swings and playing catch, Mayer's progress has been slow, and manager Alex Cora expressed uncertainty about Mayer's ability to return this season. Mayer's absence impacts the Red Sox's roster decisions with just about 40 games remaining, although the team has managed to stay competitive thanks to other young players like Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet, and Ceddanne Rafaela. Additionally, starting pitcher Kutter Crawford will also miss the season after wrist surgery, aiming for a return by Opening Day 2026, which affects the rotation depth. Overall, the injuries to key young players Mayer and Crawford present challenges to Boston's immediate aspirations but leave room for optimism for next season.