Abreu is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees.
With lefty Max Fried drawing the start for the Yankees, the left-handed-swinging Abreu will yield to Nate Eaton in right field. Abreu went just 3-for-21 with eight strikeouts down the stretch of the regular season after returning from a calf injury.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Taking seat Thursday
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Abreu isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Toronto, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Abreu will get a breather Thursday after going 2-for-11 with a run scored and four strikeouts since returning from the injured list Sunday. Rob Refsnyder will fill the void in right field and bat eighth.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Likely returning Sunday
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Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that he expects Abreu (calf) to return from the injured list Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Abreu has been sidelined with a strained calf for more than a month, but it appears he is nearing the end of his recovery. The 26-year-old outfielder is slashing .253/.325/.486 on the season and will almost certainly reclaim his role as Boston's primary right fielder once activated.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Could be activated Saturday
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Abreu (calf) will fly to Tampa Bay on Saturday, and a decision regarding his activation from the 10-day injured list is expected to be made shortly after, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Abreu had a good workout at Fenway on Friday, and he'll join the team in Florida ahead of Saturday's game. It's unclear if he'll be activated Saturday or Sunday specifically, but a return during Boston's series in Tampa Bay is expected. The outfielder has been on the shelf since Aug. 21 due to a strained right calf.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Will not travel with team
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Abreu (calf) will not fly with the Red Sox to Tampa Bay after Thursday's game and instead will remain in Boston to get in another workout at Fenway Park on Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
If Abreu's workout goes well, he could fly out on his own to rejoin the team Saturday or Sunday. Abreu's recovery from a right calf strain has not come along as quickly as hoped, as he's already missed a month of action and there still isn't a clear target date for his return to the active roster.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Day-to-day, eyeing weekend return
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Abreu (calf) isn't ready to return from the 10-day injured list, but the skipper is "hopeful" that the outfielder will be ready for activation at some point during the team's weekend series at Tampa Bay, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
MLB.com reported Saturday that Abreu was running at about 85 percent intensity as he works his way back from a right calf strain. Per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Cora noted that Abreu was scheduled to do some sprinting Wednesday, so if the 26-year-old is able to run at closer to 100 percent speed in that workout, it could be enough for him to return to action this weekend. The Red Sox have been leaning on a committee of Rob Refsnyder, Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard in right field while the 2024 Gold Glove Award winner has been on the shelf.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Feels OK after running
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Abreu (calf) reported no issues after taking part in running sessions Friday and Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Boston manager Alex Cora said Saturday the outfielder came out of the two sessions feeling "OK," but he stopped short of offering a timeline for the outfielder's return. Abreu has been on the shelf since Aug. 21 due to a right calf strain.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Scheduled to run Saturday
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Abreu (calf) will run Saturday for the first time in over a week, MLB.com reports.
The Red Sox suddenly find themselves in an outfield bind after Roman Anthony (oblique) landed on the injured list. Getting Abreu back would help, and Saturday's session will potentially help determine a timeline for his return. He attempted to run about 10 days ago and didn't bounce back from that session.
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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: 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.
