Marcelo Mayer set to take over No. 11 from Rafael Devers

Marcelo Mayer’s new quantity: Fittingly, the Red Sox look like closing out 2025 by formally turning the web page on Rafael Devers.

The previous Boston slugger was notably traded to the Giants in June. His jersey quantity (No. 11) remained vacant for the rest of the season. However as of an official update to the team’s roster that was noticed on Tuesday, it seems there’s a new Purple Sox No. 11.

Marcelo Mayer, one of many prime prospects in Boston’s system in 2025, is now listed on the Purple Sox web site because the staff’s No. 11. Mayer wore No. 39 throughout his rookie season.

Drafted fourth total by the Purple Sox in 2021, Mayer hit .228 with 4 dwelling runs and a .674 OPS within the first 44 video games of his MLB profession. Previous to that, he totaled a .271 common with an .818 OPS in 43 video games on the triple-A stage.

Precisely the place Mayer matches into Boston’s 2026 lineup stays to be seen. The ongoing free agent status of third baseman Alex Bregman may have a significant affect.

Trivia: Two different Purple Sox gamers who’ve worn No. 11 additionally threw no-hitters. Are you able to title these pitchers?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: One did so in 2001, his solely season with the Purple Sox. The opposite did so in 2007 (he truly wore No. 61 for that recreation, donning No. 11 from 2010-2016).

Scores and schedules:

The Celtics defeated the Jazz 129-119 on Tuesday. Boston will play the Kings in Sacramento on Thursday at 10 p.m.

Tonight, the Bruins face the Oilers in Edmonton at 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the Boston Fleet will play the Vancouver Goldeneyes at 7 p.m. The sport will likely be performed at Little Caesars Area in Detroit as a part of the PWHL’s “Takeover Tour.”

The Patriots shut out the common season at dwelling this Sunday, internet hosting the Dolphins at 4:25 p.m.

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