Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained the decision to keep Marcelo Mayer in the big leagues. He also discussed where he will play with Alex Bregman back.

The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three year, $120MM contract this offseason. In reality, it's a series of one year deals at $40MM per year. Bregman has the opportunity to opt out at the end of this season and it's highly likely that he will. That is, unless he signs an extension with the Red Sox. Here's what Bowden wrote:

In each player's first season with the Red Sox, the veteran trio was chosen to participate in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15 in Atlanta.

The Red Sox have a big trade deadline ahead of them with a lot of decisions to make — especially after moving back into a wild card spot after winning their last six games. So, what might their priority be come July 31?

Alex Bregman has fit in seamlessly with the Red Sox. But the third baseman has the option to opt out of his contract after this season and test free agency.