Jul 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) high-fives third base Marcelo Mayer (39) after a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to Thursday, as the infielder suffered a right wrist sprain.
Infielder David Hamilton, who has played 62 games for the Red Sox in 2025, was recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
Before Boston opened a three-game home series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Alex Cora told reporters that Ceddanne Rafaela would see a lot of action at second base. Rafaela has been an outstanding defensive center fielder for Boston in 2025 and is hitting .271 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs. Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu will comprise the outfield on most nights, according to Cora.
Mayer made his major league debut vs. Baltimore on May 24 and cracked his first home run at Yankee Stadium on June 6. Through 44 games, he was slashing .228/.272/.402 with four home runs and 10 RBIs.
Hamilton has spent three years in Boston, playing a career-high 98 games in 2024. This season, he is slashing .179/.229/.276 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in the major leagues.
–Field Level Media
