Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reported in his Sunday notes column today Red Sox utility infielder Deven Marrero is drawing trade interest from teams.

Marrero is out of minor league options. And so he must make the Opening Day 25-man roster (barring a DL stint) or be designated for assignment.

The Red Sox drafted Marrero 24th overall in 2012. The slick defender has struggled offensively throughout his professional ball.

He's a .208 hitter in the major leagues and a .227 hitter at Triple A.

Cafardo noted, "Marrero is drawing interest from teams as he's out of minor league options. Alex Cora said the other day that he would not need to carry an extra infielder who can also play third base, even with concerns about Rafael Devers's defense. Neither Brock Holt nor Eduardo Nunez are considered good fielding third basemen. Marrero was terrific there last season."

Marrero is 7-for-38 (.184 batting average) with three doubles and two RBIs in 16 Grapefruit League games this spring.