Red Sox position battle between Caleb Durbin, Marcelo Mayer is just beginning

Jun 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Marcelo Mayer (39) loses control of the ball for the throw to first against Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (7). during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesAt the end of the 2025 season, Boston Red Sox fans expected the club's infield alignment for the following season to be obvious — Trevor Story would be the shortstop, as the Red Sox said he would, Marcelo Mayer would play second base and Alex Bregman would suit up at third.

Losing Bregman obviously threw a wrench in those plans. Boston then had to pivot to former Milwaukee Brewer…