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The Boston Red Sox received encouraging news before Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Athletics. Wilyer Abreu returned to the starting lineup one day after swelling in his lower right leg forced Boston to scratch him from Saturday's game. Abreu will bat third and serve as the designated hitter as the Red Sox attempt to secure another series victory at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox elected not to return Abreu to right field immediately. Eli White will handle the defensive **** ignment and bat eighth, allowing Boston to restore one of its most dangerous hitters without placing additional strain on his injured leg.
Abreu originally suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off himself during Friday's 13-1 victory.
Abreu's quick return represents a significant development for a Boston lineup already operating without several important players. The 27-year-old entered Sunday batting .256 with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs through 113 games. He also has played a major role in Boston's remarkable surge, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 24 during the club's 32-5 run beginning June 25. Reuters reported Saturday that the Red Sox were optimistic he could return for the finale.
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The Boston Red Sox received encouraging news before Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Athletics. Wilyer Abreu returned to the starting lineup one day after swelling in his lower right leg forced Boston to scratch him from Saturday's game. Abreu will bat third and serve as the designated hitter as the Red Sox attempt to secure another series victory at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox elected not to return Abreu to right field immediately. Eli White will handle the defensive **** ignment and bat eighth, allowing Boston to restore one of its most dangerous hitters without placing additional strain on his injured leg.
Abreu originally suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off himself during Friday's 13-1 victory.
Abreu's quick return represents a significant development for a Boston lineup already operating without several important players. The 27-year-old entered Sunday batting .256 with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs through 113 games. He also has played a major role in Boston's remarkable surge, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 24 during the club's 32-5 run beginning June 25. Reuters reported Saturday that the Red Sox were optimistic he could return for the finale.
#return
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