Overview

• Wilyer Abreu is running at about 85 percent and taking batting practice, with Alex Cora saying clearance is likely once he reaches a 90 percent effort threshold.
• Abreu said the recovery has taken longer than he expected but he hopes to play very soon, possibly next week, pending trainers' approval.
• Rookie Roman Anthony remains out with a left oblique strain and faces an estimated four-to-six week recovery that jeopardizes a regular-season return.
• Romy Gonzalez was available off the bench Friday and was expected to start Saturday as Boston manages its short-handed lineup.
• Boston placed reliever Brendan Bernardino on the injured list with a lat strain, set Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet to start against New York, and indicated Jordan Hicks could be available while Richard Fitts is unlikely this season.