Mayer's Breakout: Pressure Turns to Power

0:00It's March 28th, Boston Red Sox News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Marcelo Mayor, the Boston Red Sox top 5 draft pick, was supposed to lock down in every day infield spot right away. But at 23 years old, he's facing real growing pains with offensive struggles and past injuries. Instead of a full-time gig, he's puttuning at second base with Isaiah Kiner-Felefa, sitting most games against left-handed pitchers until he proves, can handle them. Earlier this spring training, manager Alex Cora wouldn't even guarantee him a roster spot, which shocked a lot of fans expecting more patience for a, prospect-like mayor. He fought through it and made the team anyway, showing grit despite the skepticism from the organization. Mayer's keeping his head up, no ego or complaints, just pure focus on every chance he gets. On opening day against the Cincinnati Reds, he came in as a pinch hitter and went two for two, scoring both runs in a three-nothing shout-out win.

1:00That fire has fans buzzing about his potential. With just 129 big league-add bats so far, mayor knows he can't afford slip-ups like some other hyped prospects. He's staying ready, turning pressure into fuel to earn trust in more line-up time against everybody. Another shot drops this weekend at Great American Ballpark Watch Mayor, sees it, and starts forcing his way into Boston's future core.