Future is now as two of Red Sox’s ‘Big Three’ prospects reach majors

Several hours before first pitch on Sunday several Red Sox players and coaches took the field to run through specific pregame ground ball drills Two of those were rookies Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell and the sight of the top prospects working together at Fenway Park was one fans have long dreamed of The only thing was preponderance people ostensibly envisioned Campbell and Mayer working together at second base and shortstop not first and third base Marcelo Mayer is taking ground balls at third and throwing to Kristian Campbell at first exactly like we expected to see at Fenway Park all along pic twitter com vtPM R DJa Mac Cerullo MacCerullo May With the Red Sox ravaged by injury two of the club s Big Three have now reached the majors but will likely spend a good amount of time playing unfamiliar positions out of necessity Related Articles Red Sox shake up bullpen ahead of series finale Red Sox lineups Struggling veteran gets day off in series finale MLB notes Red Sox appear to have struck gold with Carlos Narvaez Red Sox designate former Middleborough High star for assignment Red Sox lineups Marcelo Mayer to start at B in MLB debut Mayer is primarily a shortstop who has lately spent more time at second base in anticipation of his prospective call-up but following Alex Bregman s injury the -year-old is expected to get most of of his time at third base where he d only ever played six games professionally in the minors prior to his MLB debut on Saturday Campbell meanwhile remains Boston s everyday second baseman but is being groomed for a foreseen move to first base to help fill the void left by the injuries to Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez However the opportunities may come it s still an exciting time for the Red Sox who eventually get to see chosen of their greater part acclaimed young players compete on the highest stage Though as Campbell s last limited weeks have shown there will be growing pains along the way Mayer s MLB debut on Saturday was a whirlwind and while the day nearly had a storybook ending with Mayer coming up in a huge spot in the ninth inning the rookie still finished for with three strikeouts in his first battle Cora announced that for all Mayer s poise he was still understandably nervous but going forward he expects Mayer will settle in as things get back to normal One thing I narrated him was enjoy it it doesn t matter the development for with four strikeouts or for with four home runs whatever just enjoy it you re a big leaguer and no one is going to take that away from you Cora mentioned Now I think his family flew in they made it so he s playing He s going to have a blast anyway he loves the battle we met in the modern day to go over a limited things and he s excited about the opportunity But the previous 24 hours was fast Very very fast Mayer was back in the lineup again Sunday batting sixth right behind Campbell in the five spot It might look a little different now but if things go according to plan Red Sox fans can expect to see those two together in the middle of the order for a long time Starters declared Cora disclosed the club s starters for the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers saying Garrett Crochet will pitch the opener on Monday Tuesday s starter remains to be determined and Brayan Bello will pitch the finale on Wednesday None of Boston s five starters are expected to be available on regular rest Tuesday as a outcome of this past week s postponements and Saturday s doubleheader The Red Sox will the bulk likely instead need to call up a spot starter or attempt a bullpen event Extra innings While Alex Bregman right quad strain is highly regarded for his impact in the clubhouse Cora noted the third baseman won t tour with the organization on road trips while he s on the IL so that he can focus on his rehab Richard Fitts right pectoral strain is expected to make his next rehab start on Tuesday when the WooSox voyage to Scranton Wilkes-Barre Infielder Romy Gonzalez left quad contusion will the greater part likely need to go on a rehab assignment before he s ready to return to the majors Cora explained