Red Sox Trade Mayer for Miller | Boston News

The Boston Red Sox stunned fans by trading shortstop Marcelo Mayer, a top-4 draft pick in 2021, to the Giants for reliever Erik Miller — a move that sparked wild rumors of off-field tension with teammate Roman Anthony. But Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow flatly denied any drama, calling the rumors “nonsense” and emphasizing both players are valued. While Mayer’s injury-prone struggles made him expendable, the team prioritized upgrading their bullpen with Miller’s proven lefty arm and contract stability — even if it meant sending a promising young star elsewhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9598409df56d0d0b