Marcelo Mayer’s rookie season is officially over.

The Red Sox announced Sunday that the 22-year-old infielder will undergo season-ending wrist surgery after suffering a sprained right wrist back in late July. The surgery comes with a three-month recovery timetable and Mayer is expected to be fully healthy in time for the start of spring training.

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Mayer said pregame Sunday that he specifically has a TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) injury similar to one he had during the 2022 season, only more severe. He said he knew right away he would likely need surgery but received a shot in hopes of potentially getting back on the field this season.

“I gave it my all, obviously with my options given I could have had surgery when I first injured it or get the shot and try to

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