Marcelo Mayer's season-ending surgery on his right wrist ends his current campaign with the Red Sox as the 22-year-old rookie steps off the field for rehabilitation. Mayer, drafted fourth overall in 2021, debuted in May and manned multiple infield spots, posting a .228/.286/.442 line with four homers and 10 RBIs over 44 games. An anti-inflammatory injection failed to heal a tear, leading to the decision for surgery and a roughly three-month recovery window ahead of spring training. The Sox view him as a core piece for the team's future, and manager Alex Cora stressed the importance of getting him right and ready for what comes next. Mayer’s wrist issue follows a shoulder injury that sidelined him in the minors last season, adding context to the long road back. The injury occurred during a series against Miami, underscoring how even rising stars grapple with setbacks as Boston looks to maintain its long-term trajectory.