Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been sidelined for close to two weeks as he continues to recover from a right calf strain that landed him on the injured list. The absence of the 26-year-old outfielder has left a noticeable gap in the lineup, but his recovery timeline has been somewhat unclear.
Manager Alex Cora has provided multiple updates on Abreu’s condition, though the message has shifted as the weeks have gone on. Initially, Cora suggested that the 2024 Gold Glove winner could rejoin the team by the end of August. However, more recent comments indicated that Abreu’s recovery has taken longer than originally anticipated, leaving the Red Sox without a firm return date for one of their key contributors.
On Tuesday, a report from Elemergente.com’s Marcos Grunfeld offered a mixed update on Abreu’s progress. According to Grunfeld, Abreu himself admitted that while he is beginning to feel better physically, he has yet to resume running — a critical step in his return to game action. The outfielder said he expects to begin running drills later this week and is relying on the Red Sox training staff to evaluate how his calf responds before determining the next phase of his rehab.
Despite being away from the field, Abreu’s production earlier this season still stands out. He remains second on the team in home runs with 22 and ranks third in RBIs with 69, underscoring just how important his bat has been to Boston’s offense.
Fortunately for the Red Sox, the team has managed to stay hot in his absence. Since Abreu was placed on the injured list, Boston has put together an impressive 9–3 stretch, keeping their momentum alive as the postseason race heats up. While the lineup has stepped up collectively, there’s little doubt the Red Sox are eager to get Abreu back on the field, both for his defensive presence and his ability to change games with one swing.
