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Red Sox Hold Abreu Back for Friday Workout, Target Weekend Return

The club is balancing caution with a need for offense in a tight wild-card race.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 12: Wilyer Abreu #52 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after hitting an RBI double during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Ian Fotheringham is released from Barnstable District Court on Sept. 17, 2025.
09/18/2025
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

  • Wilyer Abreu will remain in Boston for a Friday workout that includes running the bases before a decision on activation.
  • Alex Cora said Abreu could join the team Saturday or Sunday in Tampa if he has no setback, with early next week in Toronto as another option.
  • The Gold Glove right fielder has missed 27 games since his Aug. 17 right calf strain after taking live batting practice and sprint work this week.
  • Rookie Roman Anthony is limited to treadmill work due to a left oblique strain and is not expected back during the regular season.
  • Kyle Harrison is scheduled to start Saturday with Connelly Early on Sunday, with Harrison remaining in the rotation and Payton Tolle moving to the bullpen.