Mayer came into the season as the No. 3 Red Sox prospect and the No. 28 prospect in baseball, according to The Athletic's Keith Law.

Masataka Yoshida took a big step toward returning to the Red Sox on Wednesday. But another position player had a setback and won't be back as soon as once thought.

The Boston Red Sox, who have been without an everyday first baseman since Triston Casas suffered a season-ending injury, have found a potential replacement.

Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler is expected to return from a shoulder injury and will join the roster to start against the New York Mets on Tuesday, per the Associated Press.

MLB Insider Bob Nightengale connects the Boston Red Sox to Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins, naming him the 'perfect fit' for Boston.

The Boston Red Sox lost Triston Casas to a knee injury on May 2 and haven't found a solution, but a Houston Astros infielder might fix the problem.

The Boston Red Sox need to address their first base issues, and the Brewers seem to have the perfect candidate.