Grissom did not have a good spring and the competition is deep at the position.

While Mayer now seemingly joins fellow prospect Kristian Campbell and David Hamilton as potential primary second base options, the Red Sox optioning Vaughn Grissom to Worcester on Wednesday afternoon.

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The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.

Mayer looked comfortable playing second alongside shortstop Trevor Story in a 6-4 spring training win over the Tigers.

The Red Sox will play under the lights at Hammond Stadium on Thursday, facing the Twins at 6:05 p.m. on NESN.

Verdugo has yet to put pen to paper on any deal so far this spring.

This is the best team the Red Sox had on paper since Mookie Betts was still here.