One of Boston’s most talented young players is officially done for the season.
Marcelo Mayer’s rookie season is officially over.
The Red Sox announced Sunday that the 22-year-old infielder will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a sprained right wrist back in late July. The surgery comes with a three-month recovery timetable and Mayer is expected to be fully healthy in time for the start of spring training.
Mayer said pregame Sunday that he specifically has a torn TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) similar to one he had during the 2022 season, only more severe. He said he knew right away he would likely need surgery but received a shot in hopes of potentially getting back on the field this season.
“I gave it my all, obviously with my options given I could have had surgery when I first injured it or get the shot and try to do everything I can for the slight chance to come back and play,” Mayer said. “Obviously I’m really sad about what’s going on and I want to play, I want to help the team win, but that’s just the hand I’m dealt with right now.”
Mayer suffered the injury on a swing during Boston’s July 23 game in Philadelphia and after receiving the shot attempted to resume baseball activities without success. He said he played catch while the rest of the club was on the road in San Diego, but that he could only throw up to about 60 feet without issue. He also said it hurt to even take practice swings, and the shot only helped for a couple of days before he once again hit a wall.
