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25-05-2025
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Alex Bregman injury update: Red Sox slugger exits game after awkward turn
Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was removed from Friday's game at Fenway Park with a quad injury, taking an awkward turn around first base on a hit in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles. Bregman immediately called for a trainer was able to walk off the field and into the dugout tunnel on his own. The Red Sox announced that his departure from the first game of Friday's doubleheader was due to right quad tightness. Advertisement Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox in February after spending nine seasons with the Houston Astros. The 31-year-old has been a huge addition with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs for Boston, and his .935 OPS is the second-best mark of his career. A two-time World Series champion and Gold Glove winner, Bregman's arrival resulted in Red Sox star Rafael Devers being moved from third base to designated hitter – an ongoing storyline in Boston through the first two months of the season. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alex Bregman injury update: Red Sox slugger exits game vs. Orioles
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24-05-2025
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Red Sox calling up top prospect Marcelo Mayer after Alex Bregman's injury: Report
The Red Sox are calling up top prospect Marcelo Mayer after Alex Bregman was injured in Friday's game against the Orioles, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Saturday. Mayer is one of the top prospects in baseball, and Boston could use a boost with Bregman's near future uncertain. He left Friday's game with quad tightness and manager Alex Cora didn't have more information after the game. The Boston Red Sox are calling up infielder Marcelo Mayer, one of the top prospects in baseball, sources tell ESPN. With Alex Bregman injured, Boston needs infield help, and the 22-year-old Mayer -- who's hitting .271/.347/.471 at Triple-A -- will get the first shot at his ABs. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 24, 2025 This breaking news story will be updated.
