Boston Red Sox Top Prospect Makes Major Revelation Ahead of Spring Training

Marcelo Mayer, one of the top overall prospects in the game, has told the Boston Red Sox brass that he's willing to work in the outfield and reports indicate that he could see some time out there this spring.

American League Future infielder Marcelo Mayer (10) reacts while running to second base with a double during the game against the American League Future team during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field in 2024. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer recently made an interesting revelation, telling the "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast that he reached out to the front office this offseason and expressed his willingness to get work in the outfield.

Rob Bradford, who hosts the podcast, says that he can confirm there is a chance that Mayer could see time out there this spring.

I can confirm that there is A CHANCE Marcelo sees some time in the outfield this spring training. https://t.co/SbMrnrKmQp

— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) January 27, 2025

Mayer is the No. 12 prospect in all of baseball, according to the newest rankings from MLB.com. He is the third-ranked Sox prospect behind Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell.

His willingness to play the outfield is noteworthy given that the Red Sox seem to have a positional crunch everywhere, with Mayer trying to find a path to the big leagues. Rafael Devers is locked in at third base, while Trevor Story is at short. Vaughn Grissom will get first crack at second, with Mayer and Campbell both serving as options there eventually. Story could opt-out after this season, opening up shortstop, but it's obviously unknown if that will come to fruition.

The outfield is also experiencing a log jam for Boston with Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu locked in there. Anthony is next in line, so how the Red Sox juggle everything will be very interesting to watch in the coming months.

What's certain is that the Red Sox now have better depth than they've had in years. Coming off an 81-81 season and a third-place finish in the American League East, Boston looks set to compete, and they have the depth to hold off injuries as they come.

Related MLB Stories

DATE NIGHT: Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes accepted the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Saturday with Livvy Dunne right by his side. CLICK HERE:

IT's A BARBIE WORLD: The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, affiliate of the Houston Astros, are wearing Barbie-themed uniforms this year. CLICK HERE:

START 'EM YOUNG: The Milwaukee Brewers have the youngest prospect on the new MLB Top 100 in 17-year-old Jesus Made. CLICK HERE:

Follow Fastball on FanNation on social media

Continue to follow our Fastball on FanNation coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following us on Twitter @FastballFN.