When Marcelo Mayer underwent wrist surgery back in August the expectation was he would be out for the year. The procedure came with a three-month recovery timetable, which seemingly ruled out any chance he could return to the field in 2025.

Or did it?

Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an intriguing update on Mayer’s recovery, saying the 22-year-old shortstop is feeling great and has resumed baseball activities.

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“I actually talked to him, he feels really good. I think he took dry swings yesterday for the first time,” Cora said. “He’s been working hard throughout the process with (strength coach Kiyoshi Momose) and the trainers and that’s a great first step.”

Mayer was in the Red Sox clubhouse without a brace prior to Friday’s game, and he was also spotted playing catc

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