WILYER ABREU NEWS

Expected back Friday Abreu is expected to return from the paternity leave list Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Abreu was excused from the Red Sox on Monday as he welcomed a new addition to his growing family. The 24-year-old outfielder has gone 6-for-17 (.353) with one homer, two doubles and five RBI through his first five major-league games and should see fairly regular playing time down the stretch for Boston.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Abreu was placed on the paternity list Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abreu joined the Red Sox less than a week ago and has made an instant impact, but he will get a few days off in order to spend time with his growing family.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday Abreu is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Abreu has gone 6-for-12 with two doubles, a homer and five RBI through his first three major-league games, but he'll grab some rest Friday as the Red Sox open a three-game series versus the visiting Dodgers. Masataka Yoshida, Adam Duvall and Alex Verdugo are starting across the outfield in Boston.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits, first homer in win Abreu went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Thursday's 17-1 victory over the Astros.

Impact Abreu extended the Red Sox lead to 3-0 in the second inning with his first big-league homer, a 431-foot blast off J.P. France. The 24-year-old outfielder is now 6-for-12 over his first three games with Boston after batting .274 with 22 homers and a .929 OPS in 86 Triple-A contests. Abreu's power potential makes him an intriguing option in deeper leagues, as he could see more playing time while Jarren Duran (toe) is sidelined.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Reflects After 'Special Series' Vs. Astros Red Sox prospect Wilyer Abreu opened up after what he described as a "very special" Major Leauge Baseball debut series against the Astros.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • NESN.COM

Wilyer Abreu's RBI double  | 08/24/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alex Verdugo, rookie Wilyer Abreu lead Red Sox to 24 hits in 17-1 rout of Astros Alex Verdugo had four hits that included a leadoff homer and rookie Wilyer Abreu got his first major league home run among four hits as the...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Makes first MLB start Abreu started in left field and went 0-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning 7-5 win over Houston.

Impact Abreu made his first MLB start and knocked in his first RBI with a fifth-inning groundout. He was later caught stealing in the 10th inning. The 24-year-old outfielder could fit into the mix in the coming days, as Jarren Duran (toe) is on the injured list and Adam Duvall fouled a ball off his foot during Wednesday's game.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Urquidy In play, run(s) to Wilyer Abreu | 08/23/2023 BOS vs. HOU at Minute Maid Park

AUGUST 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida not in Red Sox lineup vs. Astros; Wilyer Abreu in LF Promoted prospect Wilyer Abreu will bat seventh and play left field for the Red Sox against the Astros on Wednesday.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Enters for ejected Verdugo Abreu went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Abreu made his MLB debut when he entered to play right field after Alex Verdugo was ejected. Abreu was called up to Boston after Jarren Duran (toe) was added to the injured list. He was also one of the hottest hitters in the minors during August, slashing .424/.528/.949 with nine homers, four doubles, 25 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, 10 strikeouts and three steals in 17 games for Triple-A Worcester.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu's first career hit | 08/22/2023 Wilyer Abreu hammers a line drive to right-center field for a double, giving him his first career hit in his MLB debut

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Why Red Sox promoted Wilyer Abreu over Ceddanne Rafaela; Alex Cora explains Both Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela were strong candidates to take injured Jarren Duran's roster spot. Alex Cora explains why the Red Sox...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Gets first call against former team Abreu was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, although he is not in the lineup against the Astros, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Abreu was traded from Houston to Boston a little over a year ago as part of the package that netted the Astros Christian Vazquez, and he could see his first big-league action against the team that originally signed him out of Venezuela in 2017. The lefty-hitting outfielder was already on the 40-man roster, and his ability to play all three outfield spots could come in handy for Boston with Jarren Duran (toe) on the shelf. Abreu hit .274 with 22 home runs and eight steals in 86 games at Triple-A. Adam Duvall figures to be the primary center fielder while Duran is out.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league club Abreu will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Abreu is poised to make his major-league debut after slashing .274/.391/.538 with 22 home runs, 65 RBI, eight stolen bases and 67 runs scored over 66 contests at Triple-A. The team has announced that Chris Murphy has been optioned in a corresponding move. Abreu could see plenty of playing time in center field during this stint with the Red Sox if Jarren Duran (toe) requires a trip to the 10-day injured list, though the team won't know more until Tuesday's MRI.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu talks about his breakout season and what it took to achieve it It's been a wild few weeks for Triple-A Worcester outfielder Wilyer Abreu. Here's what he has to say about what it took to get there.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Wilyer Abreu's two-run homer | 08/02/2023 No. 21 Red Sox prospect Wilyer Abreu hits a go-ahead two-run homer for Triple-A Worcester

AUGUST 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Suffers hamstring strain Abreu was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, retroactive to June 2, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact It's not believed to be a serious injury, but Abreu will still miss at least a week of action. The 23-year-old has looked comfortable in his first taste of the Triple-A level this season and has an .846 OPS with eight home runs and a 28:40 BB:K in 40 games.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu's two-run homer | 05/21/2023 No. 22 Red Sox prospect Wilyer Abreu swats his sixth homer of the year, a two-run jack in the bottom of the 6th for Triple-A Worcester

MAY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Wilyer Abreu hits first AAA home run in Worcester's 6-2 win over Lehigh Valley The WooSox are back at Coca-Cola Park on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

APRIL 19, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Debuts at Triple-A on Tuesday Abreu (hamstring) returned from Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list and went 1-for-7 with a pair of walks and a run while starting Tuesday and Wednesday.

Impact Acquired from the Astros last summer in the deal that sent Christian Vazquez to Houston, Abreu got off to a delayed start to the 2023 campaign after suffering a left hamstring strain in a March 5 Grapefruit League game. Now healthy again, the 23-year-old looks like he'll handle a near-everyday role for Worcester. Though Abreu lacks any exciting fantasy tools, he boasts a discerning eye at the plate; he was one of five minor-league players to record at least 100 walks in 2022.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Notebook: Wilyer Abreu becomes third player with hamstring strain in last four days The Red Sox are the only remaining undefeated team in spring training, despite an unusual injury situation. Hours after Alex Cora gave promi...

MARCH 6, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Leaves with hamstring strain Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters after Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins that Abreu exited with a left hamstring strain, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe...

Impact "[Abreu] will be out for a while," Alex Cora said. Abreu strained the hamstring while running out a base hit against the Marlins. The outfielder is coming off a strong 2020 season where he homered 19 times and stole 31 bases with an .831 OPS at the Double-A level. He was acquired from the Astros in the midseason deal for Christian Vazquez. Abreu has a chance to make his MLB debut in 2023, but it sounds like he'll begin the season on the minor-league injured list.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves spring game with injury Abreu left Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins with an apparent lower body injury, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Abreu appeared to hurt himself while running down the first base line and ended up leaving the contest. The 23-year-old will likely be examined further by trainers, and there should be an update on his status going forward in the coming days.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu's grand slam | 03/02/2023 Wilyer Abreu demolishes this one to clear the bases and put the Red Sox up 15-3, giving Boston their second grand slam of the day

MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM