LOS ANGELES — On the same day they fortified their lineup by acquiring Adley Rutschman in a blockbuster trade with the Orioles, the Red Sox shipped Marcelo Mayer out of town for a reliever having a very strong season. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe 2-for-1 deal ends an eventful — yet shorter than expected — tenure in the Red Sox organization for Mayer, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft. Entering 2025, he was seen — along with Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell — as a member of the "Big Three," a trio of prospects destined to lead the Red Sox for years to come. All of those factors led to the Red Sox actively shopping Mayer by the time Monday came around. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMore Red Sox coverageRead the original article on MassLive.