Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Could return late next week
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Abreu (calf) did some hitting and "moved around" in the outfield Friday, and manager Alex Cora said the outfielder could be back with the Red Sox next week, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.
Abreu exited from a game against Miami on Aug. 17 due to right calf tightness and was subsequently placed on the IL. He'll be eligible to be activated next Thursday, and it sounds like there's a possibility Abreu will return when (or shortly after) his IL stay is up. While he's been out of action, Roman Anthony has gotten most of the reps in right field.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Will be placed on 10-day IL
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The Red Sox will place Abreu (calf) on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Abreu tweaked his right calf in Sunday's game against the Marlins and was not able to make enough improvement since then to avoid the IL. It's not clear at this point how much time he might miss. Jhostynxon Garcia is taking Abreu's spot on the active roster.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: IL stint not ruled out
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Abreu (calf) feels better Monday, but the outfielder remains a candidate to go on the 10-day injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Abreu was removed from Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins due to right calf tightness and has already been ruled out for the Red Sox's two-game series with the Orioles to begin the week. The outfielder previously said that his goal was to return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener versus the Yankees, but his availability for that contest isn't a given. Roman Anthony will fill in for Abreu in right field in Monday's series opener with Baltimore.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Hoping to be back Thursday
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Abreu (calf) said after Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins that he hopes to be out of the lineup for just a couple days before returning to the starting nine for Thursday's series opener against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
The 26-year-old departed Sunday's game due to right calf tightness, though he made an impact prior to exiting with a two-run home run plus an additional run. Abreu appears set to sit out the two-game set versus Baltimore that begins Monday, but he should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Taking seat against southpaw
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Abreu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.
It's southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the hill for the Phillies, and Abreu will be one of Boston's left-handed-swinging regulars to begin the contest on the bench. Roman Anthony is in right field and batting second.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Homers in win
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Abreu went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-2 win over Colorado.
Abreu launched his 18th homer of the season in the fifth inning, extending Boston's lead to 4-0. Wednesday's game also featured the return of Masataka Yoshida, the fourth lefty-batting outfielder, and he served as the DH while Ceddanne Rafaela was given a rest day. It's unclear how manager Alex Cora plans to accommodate at-bats for all five outfielders going forward. Prior to Yoshida's return, the existing four outfielders all deserved playing time, and the DH spot made it possible.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Idle against lefty
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Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
For the second straight game, Abreu will hit the bench while the Nationals send another southpaw to the bump in Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Roman Anthony will cover right field in Abreu's place, opening up the designated hitter spot for Rob Refsnyder.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: On bench versus lefty
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Abreu is not starting Saturday versus the Nationals, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
As has been the case regularly this season, Abreu will begin on the bench against an opposing lefty starter (Mitchell Parker). Roman Anthony is manning right field for the Red Sox on Saturday while Rob Refsnyder is getting a turn at DH.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Enjoys career day
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Abreu went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a solo inside-the-park home run during Monday's 13-6 win over the Reds.
It was the Abreu show at Fenway Park on Monday as the outfielder set a career high with five RBI via his 15th and 16th home runs of the season. First, the 26-year-old displayed his speed in the bottom of the fifth as he flashed his way around the bases on a ball to center field that kicked away from the outfielders. Then, he crushed a dagger grand slam in the bottom of the eighth. Abreu's 45 RBI is second on the team behind just Trevor Story (46).
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Out against lefty in series finale
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Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Abreu got the start in the Red Sox's most recent matchup against a lefty starter (Yusei Kikuchi) on Wednesday, but the outfielder will head to the bench Sunday against Eric Lauer. For the season, Abreu is slashing just .219/.324/.281 (73 wRC+) in 37 plate appearances versus lefties, so the Red Sox will keep him on the bench for those matchups more often than not.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Drives in four runs in blowout win
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Abreu went 2-for-6 with a three-run homer, an RBI double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 15-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Abreu was responsible for the Red Sox's first four runs of the game, starting with a three-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first before bringing home Roman Anthony on an RBI double in the second. It was Abreu's 15th multi-hit game of the season, and his four RBI tied a season high that he set against the Rangers on Opening Day. He has reached base safely in seven of his last eight games, and over that span he has gone 9-for-27 (.333) with one home run and eight RBI.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Knocks in two in loss
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Abreu went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels.
Abreu delivered two runs on a first-inning single. He's hit safely in all three starts since coming off the injured list Friday, going 5-for-12 with four RBI. The Angels are scheduled to throw left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday, which means Abreu could begin the game on the bench.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Two hits in return
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Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Giants.
Abreu missed just over the minimum 10 days due to a mild oblique strain. He went 1-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over two games during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. Assuming he avoids a setback, Abreu should occupy at least a strong-side platoon role in right field. He's at a .250/.324/.476 slash line with 13 home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored, nine doubles and four stolen bases over 65 contests this season.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Plays field Wednesday
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Abreu (oblique) started in right field and went 0-for-2 with a walk for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.
This was the second rehab game for Abreu, who had served as the designated hitter a day earlier. He played six innings in the field before being lifted. An earlier report indicated the rehab assignment would be a brief one, suggesting Abreu could be back with the team in time for Friday's series opener against San Francisco.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Swings bat Friday
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Abreu (oblique) swung the bat well Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Abreu appears to be progressing well in his rehab from an oblique injury he suffered June 8. Cora said Abreu is on track to return during Boston's series with the Giants one week from Friday. Abreu slashed .245/.321/.471 with 13 home runs, 32 RBI, 28 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 24:54 BB:K across 234 plate appearances before getting hurt. Top prospect Roman Anthony has been manning right field for Boston during Abreu's absence.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Lands on IL with strained oblique
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The Red Sox placed Abreu on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left oblique.
Abreu evidently suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Yankees. The severity of the strain hasn't been revealed, so while it's unclear how long Abreu might be sidelined, oblique strains for position players typically require more than 10 days of recovery time. Top prospect Roman Anthony has been summoned to take Abreu's roster spot and will take over as the team's primary right fielder.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Idle against lefty
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Abreu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Abreu had started each of the last seven games while the Red Sox faced right-handed starters, but he'll hit the bench for the series opener versus the Angels with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the bump. Platoon mate Rob Refsnyder will fill in for Abreu in right field and will bat third.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Homers in loss
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Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.
Abreu's seventh-inning home run tied the game and set up the need for an extra frame. The blast was the 13th of the season for Abreu, who has struggled for much of the month of May. He's batting .188 (13-for-69) with just four RBI (all on solo home runs) over the last 19 games.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Batting third Sunday
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Abreu will start in right field and bat third in Sunday's series finale against the Orioles.
This will be Abreu's second consecutive appearance batting third after being elevated there for the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader in place of Alex Bregman (quadriceps). Abreu was held out of Saturday's nightcap while Rob Refsnyder batted third against a lefty, an arrangement that will likely continue while Bregman is sidelined. Hitting behind the sizzling Rafael Devers (1.347 OPS over the last 16 games) can only enhance the fantasy value of each outfielder.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Not in Game 2 lineup
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Abreu is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.
Abreu went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored Game 1 of the twin bill. He will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's nightcap while Rob Refsnyder starts in right field and bats third.
