Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Odd man out of lineup Sunday
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Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Abreu is typically featured in the lineup against right-handed pitching, but he'll head to the bench Sunday with Ryan Pepiot on the hill for Tampa Bay. As a result of Masataka Yoshida's inclusion in the lineup at DH, Roman Anthony will get the nod in right field in place of Abreu, who went 2-for-13 with a home run and two walks while starting each of the previous four contests.
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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: On bench against southpaw
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Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Though he'll take a seat while southpaw Robbie Ray toes the rubber for San Francisco, the left-handed-hitting Abreu should be locked back into a regular spot in the lineup versus righties now that he's healthy again after a brief stint on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Abreu started in right field in the first two games of the series in San Francisco, going 4-for-8 with a double, two RBI and a run.
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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.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Smacks 10th homer in win
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Abreu went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Royals.
Abreu got the Red Sox on the board with a 430-foot blast off Seth Lugo in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old entered Sunday in an 0-for-13 skid but has now slugged four homers through 10 games in May. On the season, he's slashing .279/.380/.551 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and four steals across 158 plate appearances.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Mashes three-run homer
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Abreu went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.
Abreu capped off a five-homer day for the Red Sox with a three-run blast in the third to put them up 7-0. It was his second homer in as many starts, and he's reached base six times over that span. It was also his third game with three RBI since April 20. For the year, Abreu is hitting .293/.409/.554 with six homers, 21 RBI, 18 runs, four steals and an 18:25 BB:K in 110 plate appearances.
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Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Abreu is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Guardians on Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
The Guardians are sending southpaw Logan Allen to the hill for Sunday's rubber match, so the lefty-hitting Abreu will begin the contest in the dugout while Rob Refsnyder starts in right field and bats fifth. Since the beginning of April, Abreu is slashing .221/.326/.390 with three stolen bases, 11 runs scored, three home runs and 12 RBI in 89 plate appearances.
