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Red Sox Eye Weekend Return for Abreu as Cora Sets Late-Season Rotation

Boston signals caution on rehabs to protect roster stability.

Ian Fotheringham is released from Barnstable District Court on Sept. 17, 2025.
The Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu, right, watches the flight of his fourth-inning two-run home run during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Overview

  • Manager Alex Cora said Wilyer Abreu, out with a right calf strain, is not expected to play Thursday against the A’s and could be back this weekend in Tampa.
  • Abreu sprinted Wednesday and recently took live batting practice, with Cora noting he remains sore and the team wants to avoid setbacks.
  • Roman Anthony, sidelined by a left oblique strain, has begun treadmill walking but is not expected to return during the regular season, with a potential postseason target only if the team advances.
  • Cora outlined the pitching plan: Garrett Crochet starts Friday vs. the Rays, Kyle Harrison starts Saturday and stays in the rotation, and rookie Connelly Early starts Sunday.
  • Rookie Payton Tolle shifts to a relief role, and while Kristian Campbell remains a consideration for offense, Cora downplayed an imminent call-up.