Wilyer Abreu
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Jun 30 2025Abreu went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a solo inside-the-park home run during Monday's 13-6 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the Abreu show at Fenway Park on Monday as the outfielder set a career high with five RBI via his 15th and 16th two home runs of the season. First, the 26-year-old displayed his speed in the bottom of the fifth as he flashed his way all the way around the bases on a ball to center field that kicked away from the outfielders. Then, he crushed a dagger grand slam in the bottom of the eighth to erase any hopes of a Reds comeback. Abreu's 45 RBI is second on the team behind just Trevor Story (46).
Jun 29 2025Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu got the start in the Red Sox's most recent matchup against a lefty starter (Yusei Kikuchi) on Wednesday, but the outfielder will head to the bench Sunday against Eric Lauer. For the season, Abreu is slashing just .219/.324/.281 (73 wRC+) in 37 plate appearances versus lefties, so the Red Sox will keep him on the bench for those matchups more often than not.
Jun 28 2025Abreu went 2-for-6 with a three-run homer, an RBI double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 15-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu was responsible for the Red Sox's first four runs of the game, starting with a three-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first before bringing home Roman Anthony on an RBI double in the second. It was Abreu's 15th multi-hit game of the season, and his four RBI tied a season high that he set against the Rangers on Opening Day. He has reached base safely in seven of his last eight games, and over that span he has gone 9-for-27 (.333) with one home run and eight RBI.
Jun 24 2025Abreu went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu delivered two runs on a first-inning single. He's hit safely in all three starts since coming off the injured list Friday, going 5-for-12 with four RBI. The Angels are scheduled to throw left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday, which means Abreu could begin the game on the bench.
Jun 22 2025Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll take a seat while southpaw Robbie Ray toes the rubber for San Francisco, the left-handed-hitting Abreu should be locked back into a regular spot in the lineup versus righties now that he's healthy again after a brief stint on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Abreu started in right field in the first two games of the series in San Francisco, going 4-for-8 with a double, two RBI and a run.
Jun 20 2025Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu missed just over the minimum 10 days due to a mild oblique strain. He went 1-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over two games during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. Assuming he avoids a setback, Abreu should occupy at least a strong-side platoon role in right field. He's at a .250/.324/.476 slash line with 13 home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored, nine doubles and four stolen bases over 65 contests this season.
Jun 19 2025Abreu (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game in San Francisco, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reported corresponding move will be Kristian Campbell being sent down to Triple-A Worcester, although neither transaction is official yet. Abreu has played two rehab games with Worcester, going 1-for-6, and is in line to return following a minimum 10-day absence due to a left oblique strain. He should play regularly against righties upon his activation, although some of his starts figure to come at designated hitter, given the presence of Roman Anthony.
Jun 18 2025Abreu (oblique) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu initiated a rehab assignment with the WooSox, which MLB.com says will be a brief one. The earliest he can be activated is Friday. The recent trade of Rafael Devers opened up the DH spot for Boston, potentially clearing a logjam in the outfield. Instead of shoehorning Roman Anthony into an existing outfield alignment that includes Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran, one of the four could be used at DH.
Jun 17 2025Abreu (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu resumed swinging a bat without issue this past Friday and is ready to test things out in a game setting. Barring any setbacks, the outfielder will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday when the Red Sox begin a series in San Francisco.
Jun 13 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Abreu (oblique) swung the bat well Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu appears to be progressing well in his rehab from an oblique injury he suffered June 8. Cora said Abreu is on track to return during Boston's series with the Giants one week from Friday. Abreu slashed .245/.321/.471 with 13 home runs, 32 RBI, 28 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 24:54 BB:K across 234 plate appearances before getting hurt. Top prospect Roman Anthony has been manning right field for Boston during Abreu's absence.
Jun 10 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that it's possible Abreu (oblique) will return from the 10-day injured list following a minimum absence, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club won't have a better idea regarding Abreu's progress until he swings a bat, and it's hoping he's ready to do that Friday. Abreu is eligible for activation June 20.
Jun 9 2025The Red Sox placed Abreu on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left oblique. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu evidently suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Yankees. The severity of the strain hasn't been revealed, so it's unclear how long Abreu might be sidelined, but oblique strains for position players typically aren't 10-day injuries. Top prospect Roman Anthony has been summoned to take Abreu's roster spot and will take over as the team's primary right fielder.
Jun 8 2025Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Yankees send another lefty (Carlos Rodon) to the hill. Platoon mate Rob Refsnyder will replace Abreu as the Red Sox's starting right fielder.
Jun 2 2025Abreu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu had started each of the last seven games while the Red Sox faced right-handed starters, but he'll hit the bench for the series opener versus the Angels with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the bump. Platoon mate Rob Refsnyder will fill in for Abreu in right field and will bat third.
May 29 2025Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu's seventh-inning home run tied the game and set up the need for an extra frame. The blast was the 13th of the season for Abreu, who has struggled for much of the month of May. He's batting .188 (13-for-69) with just four RBI (all on solo home runs) over the last 19 games.
May 25 2025Abreu will start in right field and bat third in Sunday's series finale against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be Abreu's second consecutive appearance batting third after being elevated there for the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader in place of Alex Bregman (quadriceps). Abreu was held out of Saturday's nightcap while Rob Refsnyder batted third against a lefty, an arrangement that will likely continue while Bregman is sidelined. Hitting behind the sizzling Rafael Devers (1.347 OPS over the last 16 games) can only enhance the fantasy value of each outfielder.
May 24 2025Abreu is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Boston's 6-5 extra-innings win in Game 1. He will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's nightcap while Rob Refsnyder starts in right field and bats third.
May 23 2025Abreu isn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Abreu didn't start in the early game against left-handed starter Cade Povich, and it seems the Red Sox are going to keep the 25-year-old outfielder on the bench to conclude Friday's twin bill. Rob Refsnyder will pick up another start in right field and bat third as a result.
May 16 2025Abreu is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu has played against some left-handers this season, but with Rob Refsnyder now healthy, he'll have a seat versus Chris Sale. Abreu has just a .558 OPS in a limited sample (25 plate appearances) against lefties this season.
May 14 2025Abreu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu had started every game dating back to April 29, but he'll head to the bench while the Tigers send reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to the hill. Rob Refsnyder will draw the start in right field in place of the lefty-hitting Abreu, who is batting .190 against same-handed pitching this season.
May 11 2025Abreu went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu got the Red Sox on the board with a 430-foot blast off Seth Lugo in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old entered Sunday in an 0-for-13 skid but has now slugged four homers through 10 games in May. On the season, he's slashing .279/.380/.551 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and four steals across 158 plate appearances.
May 7 2025Abreu went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and an RBI double in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu's two solo home runs came in the fourth and seventh frames, with a third RBI coming in the sixth with a double that brought Alex Bregman home. It was Abreu's second multi-homer game of the season (with the first coming Opening Day, also against the Rangers) and the sixth time he has recorded three hits. Abreu has gone 7-for-12 with three home runs and four RBI over his last three games.
May 4 2025Abreu went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu entered Sunday amid an 0-for-12 skid but broke out with three hits, including a 420-foot solo homer that pulled the Red Sox within one in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old continues to sit against lefties but is slashing a strong .279/.394/.523 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs scored and four steals across 132 plate appearances this season.
Apr 30 2025Abreu went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abreu capped off a five-homer day for the Red Sox with a three-run blast in the third to put them up 7-0. It was his second homer in as many starts, and he's reached base six times over that span. It was also his third game with three RBI since April 20. For the year, Abreu is hitting .293/.409/.554 with six homers, 21 RBI, 18 runs, four steals and an 18:25 BB:K in 110 plate appearances.