Thursday was a banner day for Boston Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer. The 22-year-old shortstop, who was Boston's first-round pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft (number four overall), had almost become a forgotten man in Boston's system.

The Phillies scored five runs in the seventh and eighth off relievers Brian Van Belle and Grant Gambrell for the win.

After missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season, the Boston Red Sox have gone all-in this winter. Their starting rotation was upgraded with addition

The Sox also got two scoreless innings from righthander Quinn Priester, who is in the mix for a rotation spot.

Despite the 1 for 4 official stat line, Mayer did plenty of heavy lifting at the plate. He drove home an RBI drew a walk and hit a rope to the gap in left-center that likely would have dropped in for a base hit nine out of 10 times. Unfortunately for Mayer, Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson made a beautiful diving catch to rob Mayer.

A Boston Red Sox fan-favorite from the 2024 season is crushing the ball for the New York Yankees in Spring Training. Last August, the Red Sox disappointed many

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Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer has made his mark early on in spring training, most recently impressing thanks to three hits - including a triple and home run - against the Detroit Tigers.