Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu gave a positive update on a potential return from his calf injury.

Abreu has been on the injured list since Aug. 19 with a calf strain. As he approaches a full month out, the outfielder is closing in on a return to game action.

“I don’t know. Soon. Waiting for the trainers to let me play,” Abreu said. “Maybe next week. I don’t know… I’ve been hitting. I’ve been doing everything. I don’t feel anything when I hit. The progressing of running has been very good.”

With Triple-A Worcester’s season ending Sept. 21, Abreu’s time for a rehab assignment is nearly over. He’s hopeful he will be able to get into games very soon.

Although Abreu is hopeful to return soon, he admits it has been frustrating not being able to play, as he didn’t expect the injury to be this serious.

“It took a lot longer. I thought it wasn’t a big deal. But I’m focused on being healthy and 100 percent next week and the rest of the season,” Abreu said. “It’s very tough to not play and help the team. Waiting to be healthy and 100 percent so I can play the last couple of games and potentially the playoffs.”

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, meanwhile, says he’s hopeful Abreu will be activated next week. However, it’s unclear if that’s targeting the A’s or Rays series, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.

Abreu is hitting .253 with 22 home runs and 69 RBIs this season. The Red Sox are currently tied 81-68 and holding onto a wild card spot.