Red Sox place Marcelo Mayer on IL with forearm injury

The Boston Red Sox have placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list due to a left forearm injury sustained on Friday. This development occurs as the Boston franchise continues to be heavily impacted by various injuries throughout the current season. The move was reported by AP and Boston.com, confirming that Mayer will be sidelined while the team manages its roster challenges amidst these ongoing health issues affecting multiple players across the squad.