{"id":41457,"date":"2025-03-15T11:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=41457"},"modified":"2025-03-15T11:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:45:02","slug":"boston-stars-return-could-take-spot-from-home-run-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=41457","title":{"rendered":"Boston Star&#8217;s Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-1.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-1.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Boston Star's Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unexpected return of a Gold Glove winner could cost a roster spot to the player leading the <\/span>Boston Red Sox <span data-contrast=\"auto\"> could cost a roster spot to the player leading all of the Major Leagues in home runs this spring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Friday, <\/span>Boston announced <span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that <\/span>Wilyer Abreu <span data-contrast=\"auto\"> had been cleared for in-game action. After missing much of spring training due to a gastrointestinal issue, Abreu played in a minor league game Friday at Fenway South and is expected to be in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Braves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPhysically, everybody feels he\u2019s in a good spot,\u201d <\/span>Red Sox manager Alex Cora said <span data-contrast=\"auto\">. \u201cNow, it\u2019s just (a matter) of the at-bats. He can catch up. We know that. We\u2019ll see where it takes us, but I\u2019m confident that, physically, he\u2019s in a good spot.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A week after Cora had all but declared that Abreu would not be part of the Opening Day roster, the manager said signs are now pointing toward Abreu being in the lineup March 27 at Texas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHonestly, he didn\u2019t lose too much,\u201d Cora said. \u201cIt looked that way, but he feels stronger. The numbers back that up. So now, it\u2019s just the reps, at-bat wise. Defensively, he\u2019s been (working) on that the whole week.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Wilyer Abreu\u2019s Return Gives Boston a Top-Flight Outfield Trio<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5299189\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wilyer-Abreu-running.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Boston Star's Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5299189\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5299189\">GettyBoston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has missed most of spring training with a gastrointestinal issue, but he could ready in time for opening day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should Abreu be available to start the season, his presence in right field, along with Ceddanne Rafaela\u00a0in center and\u00a0Jarren Duran\u00a0in left, would give the Red Sox one of the league\u2019s top outfield trios. Last season, Abreu tapered off toward the end of his rookie season, finishing with a slash line of .253\/.322\/.459 and 15 home runs, but he also won Boston\u2019s first gold glove in right field since\u00a0Mookie Betts\u00a0in 2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In 2024 <span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Abreu recorded seven\u00a0Outs Above Average, tied for first in the Major Leagues with Brewers outfielders Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick. Abreu led MLB in\u00a0Defensive Runs Saved\u00a0by a right fielder with 17, and his nine assists tied Hunter Renfroe and Juan Soto for most at the position.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEvery time I see myself with dirt on my uniform, I feel happy because I feel like I\u2019m giving 100 percent and feel like I\u2019m helping the team,\u201d Abreu told MLB.com in 2024. \u201cFor me to be able to help this team win is very important.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Wilyer Abreu\u2019s Inclusion on Opening Day Roster Could Cost Spot for Trayce Thompson<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5299190\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Trayce-Thompson.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Boston Star's Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5299190\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5299190\">GettyJourneyman Trayce Thompson, who has played parts of seven seasons with five different teams, leads all Major Leaguers with six home runs in spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Abreu does make it back in time to be on the opening day roster, <\/span>it will likely be at the expense of journeyman Trayce Thompson <span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who turns 34 on March 15. Thompson has hit six home runs during the spring games, more than any other MLB hitter and twice as many as the next highest Boston player, and he also leads the team with 13 RBIs, while hitting .357\/.514\/1.585. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, Thompson, who is attempting to make the roster for his sixth MLB team since 2015 \u2013 including multiple stops with the White Sox and Dodgers \u2013 is not currently on Boston\u2019s 40-man roster, increasing the likelihood that he will be a numbers casualty. The Red Sox could potentially keep Thompson at Triple A Worcester in the case of an injury.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dave Benson Dave Benson is a longtime writer with over three decades of experience in a variety of mediums, including 15 years covering high school, collegiate and minor league sports in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Dave is also a licensed English teacher and spent a few years teaching at the middle school level. More about Dave Benson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu gets his first game action of the spring, hopes to be ready by opening day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":41469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Boston Star&#039;s Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=41457\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Boston Star&#039;s Return Could Take Spot From Home Run Leader - 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