Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

The Boston Red Sox announced that Marcelo Mayer will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist after a tear in the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) failed to improve with an anti-inflammatory injection. The 22-year-old rookie infielder has been on the injured list since July and had been weighing options, including surgery, before deciding to prioritize full healing. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, Mayer’s absence compounds Boston’s infield depth as the team heads into a critical stretch of games.

Mayer’s injury emerged in late July when he felt a tight grab in his right wrist after a swing. An anti-inflammatory injection provided limited relief, and he ultimately chose surgery rather than continuing to try to play through the issue. “I knew definitely that it was going to be on the table,” Mayer said from the Fenway Park dugout before a series finale with Miami. He emphasized his desire to compete in the playoffs, but made clear that the current state of his wrist made returning impossible. The surgery is expected to yield about a three-month recovery, after which he should be able to resume spring training preparations if all goes well.