When Alex Bregman left Friday’s game with what was initially described as right quad tightness, the hope was that the standout infielder would feel better after a good night sleep.
Unfortunately for the Red Sox that didn’t happen, and now Bregman could be out for a long time.
Bregman was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday afternoon after an MRI confirmed he has a significant right quad strain. Manager Alex Cora said the injury is similar to one he suffered in 2021, which kept him out for 58 games.
“A significant injury, he’s going to be out for a while,” Cora said following Saturday’s early game. “Hopefully trusting our medical staff it’s sooner rather than later but he’s going to be out for a while.”
Bregman said following Saturday afternoon’s game that he initially felt ok on Friday night but that he felt more pain as the night went on and that it was difficult for him to fall asleep. He said the results of the MRI were disappointing and surprising, but that now he has no choice but to focus on getting back as soon as possible.
“Yeah no doubt, it surprised me a lot,” Bregman said. “But it is what it is and now I’m going to try and take it day by day and crush rehab.”
Bregman has been Boston’s most productive all-around player so far this season and was enjoying the best start of his career. The two-time All-Star was batting .299 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and a .938 OPS through his first 51 games, and his 3.0 Wins Above Replacement was the best mark on the team.
To fill his spot on the roster, the Red Sox called up top prospect Marcelo Mayer and transferred first baseman Triston Casas to the 60-day injured list.
