Marcelo Mayer trade grades: Giants banking on change of scenery to help former top Red Sox prospect

Mayer failed to catch on in the majors, but he's still young

The San Francisco Giants are nearing a trade for Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer.

The Boston Red Sox have been making some massive moves at this year's trade deadline, acquiring Curtis Mead in one deal, and later Adley Rutschman on deadline day.But one of the more unexpected moves came a little later, under an hour before the deadline passed. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Red Sox a

Erik Miller is 2-0 with a 2.75 ERA this season. Meg McLaughlin / Getty ImagesAug. 3, 2026 Updated 5:28 pm EDTThe Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.In an effort to bolster their pitching staff, the Boston Red Sox are trading former No. 4 overall pick Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for

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