Red Sox Announce Unfortunate Alex Bregman Injury Update
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The Boston Red Sox have been in quite a tough spot for the last few weeks. Superstar third baseman Alex Bregman has been on the injured list since May 24 with a strained quad.
While Bregman works his way back to health, the Red Sox faithful are seemingly growing restless to have their star back on the field. But manager Alex Cora recently gave an unfortunate update on Bregman's quad injury and expected return.
Red Sox beat writer Tim Healey recently reported that Cora had said it "looks like" Bregman won't be back on the field until after the All-Star break. That would mean Bregman is out until at least July 18.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox walks off of the field with a trainer after hitting a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth at Fenway Park...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox walks off of the field with a trainer after hitting a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreDuring his absence, the Red Sox have fallen apart a bit. They shocked the baseball world by trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a deal that quietly came together earlier this month.
Also during his absence, he's begun to find himself placed in shocking trade rumors.
The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers are two teams being linked to Bregman. Both are ultra-aggressive contending teams who need to add a third baseman this season. They're also two of the teams that were linked to Bregman in free agency.
With Bregman expected to be sidelined for another few weeks, it doesn't make sense for him to be traded.
As long as the Red Sox can stay afloat for the next few weeks, the return of Bregman should kickstart them back up the American League standings.
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