Red Sox Get Good News on Wilyer Abreu Injury

Abreu is batting second for the Worcester Red Sox and is slotted in as a designated hitter in his first action since going on the injured list. It's great news for the Red Sox and Abreu, as he's closing in on returning to the big league roster.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora initially said Abreu could be ready for the team's weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. That timeline now becomes a lot more interesting, as the Giants series is now one of the most highly anticipated series in the Red Sox season.

Rafael Devers is in San Francisco, and the Red Sox could be getting the player who will take over at designated hitter back off the injured list amid the team's trip out west. 

Abreu is batting .245 on the season with 13 home runs and 51 hits. He's also scored 28 runs, has eight doubles, and has knocked in 32 RBIs in his 2025 season. He's accumulated 1.7 WAR and is on pace to break a lot of his single-season records offensively from one year ago.

Boston getting their Gold Glove right fielder back will be a huge boost to the team's defense and offense. Abreu is closing in on a return, and he could make his return when the team faces Devers for the first time since the controversial trade.