The Boston Red Sox are facing a significant setback as third baseman Alex Bregman suffers a severe right quad strain. Initially thought to be a minor injury, Bregman’s condition was confirmed after an MRI following the team’s thrilling extra-innings victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
- Alex Bregman suffers severe right quad strain.
- Injury similar to 2021 left quad issue.
- Bregman surprised by MRI results.
- Red Sox place Bregman on 10-day IL.
- Marcelo Mayer recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
- Focus on daily rehab and recovery.
Bregman, who previously dealt with a similar injury in 2021, expressed his surprise at the severity of the strain. “I felt better yesterday when I got hurt,” he noted, emphasizing his commitment to rehabilitation. With Bregman now placed on the 10-day injured list, the Red Sox are left to adjust their lineup as they aim to maintain momentum in the season.
This injury raises concerns about the Red Sox’s depth and performance in the coming weeks. Will they be able to fill the gap left by Bregman effectively? Here are some key developments:
- Bregman is expected to focus heavily on rehab without a set timetable for return.
- The Red Sox recalled prospect Marcelo Mayer from Triple-A Worcester.
- First baseman Triston Casas was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
- Bregman previously missed 10 weeks in 2021 due to a similar injury.
