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Wilyer Abreu

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DET
Wed, Mar 19
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MIN
Thu, Mar 20
L 2-1
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PIT
Fri, Mar 21
W 2-1
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Sat, Mar 22
L 14-2
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MIN
Sun, Mar 23
L 9-3
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TEX
Thu, Mar 27
4:05 pm
RASN
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TEX
Fri, Mar 28
8:05 pm
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TEX
Sat, Mar 29
7:05 pm
RASN
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TEX
Sun, Mar 30
2:35 pm
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BAL
Mon, Mar 31
3:05 pm
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Wilyer Abreu's .825 OPS facing righties compared to a .532 mark versus lefties resulted in Abreu collecting 85 percent of his plate appearances against right-handers. Even with the smattering of action without the platoon edge, Abreu posted a 94th percentile hard hit rate and 86th percentile barrel rate. A 28.2 percent strikeout rate facing righties dampened Abreu's production. He fanned at a slightly lower clip against southpaws, but his quality of contact was weak. Abreu's league-leading 18 defensive runs saved in right field along with nine assists earned him a Gold Glove. His defensive prowess may help earn more playing time, but it's best to plan on reduced playing time. Abreu outpointed his xBA and xSLG, but playing in Fenway Park often skews the expected algorithms. There may be some regression, but Abreu's quality of contact is solid. He just needs to put the ball in play more.

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2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 293.52.2 59 15 58 40 8 .253
2023 62.52.2 10 2 14 9 3 .316
3y Avg. 1772.2 34 8 36 24 6 .261
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Ready for spring debut

    Rotowire
    Abreu (illness) is starting in right field and batting eighth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old has been battling a gastrointestinal issue throughout camp but has been cleared for his first game action of spring training. Manager Alex Cora previously indicated that Abreu wasn't likely to be ready for Opening Day since the outfielder has to rebuild strength after losing some weight, but the outfielder now appears to have a chance to be ready for the start of the season.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Cleared for Grapefruit League debut

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    Abreu (illness) has been cleared by doctors and will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Atlanta, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports. Abreu has been held out of games this spring due to a gastrointestinal issue that resulted in some weight loss, but he's progressed enough to play this weekend. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said last week that it was unlikely Abreu would be ready in time for Opening Day, but on Friday he didn't rule out the possibility.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Unlikely to be ready for opener

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    Abreu (illness) is unlikely to be ready in time for Opening Day, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Abreu has been behind schedule in the Red Sox's camp due to a gastrointestinal issue and remains limited to just tracking pitches on a Trajekt machine. The 25-year-old shouldn't miss too much time in the regular season, but it does appear a stint on the injured list will be required. Abreu's absence would potentially create an opening for Roman Anthony (illness) or Kristian Campbell in the outfield, but if the club isn't ready to make that move yet it could go with Rob Refsnyder and others in right field to cover Abreu's absence.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Working out, but iffy for opener

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    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Abreu (illness) has resumed swinging a bat and will play catch Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Abreu is recovering from an unspecified illness that has resulted in some weight loss. While Cora is hopeful Abreu can regain the weight and be ready in time for Opening Day, the outfielder's availability is not a given. It's not clear when Abreu might be ready for Grapefruit League games, and Cora indicated that the Abreu could need to make up for lost at-bats by facing off against minor-league pitchers and/or hitting against the Trajekt robot.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Battling illness

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    Abreu was held out of workouts Tuesday due to illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. He's expected to be back in action in a day or two. Abreu is slated to serve as Boston's regular right fielder against right-handed pitching in 2025 after slashing .253/.322/.459with 15 home runs across 132 games last season.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: On base three times in win

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    Abreu went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. Abreu walked and scored Boston's first run in the second inning then doubled in the eventual winning run an inning later. This was just the second multi-hit game of September for Abreu, who is tailing off in the final month of his first full season in the majors. The lefty-hitting outfielder is batting .196/.258/.304 with five RBI and five runs over the last 20 contests.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Sitting vs. southpaw

    Rotowire
    Abreu is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. The Yankees are sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound Sunday, so the lefty-hitting Abreu will begin the game on the bench. Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Tyler O'Neill will man the outfield for the Red Sox in the series finale.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Inserted into lineup

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    Abreu will start in right field and bat eighth Thursday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Abreu was originally slated to sit out of Thursday's contest with left-hander Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York, but he will enter the starting lineup to replace Rob Refsnyder, who was scratched due to wrist discomfort. Abreu owns a .511 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season through 55 plate appearances.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Not starting versus southpaw

    Rotowire
    Abreu isn't in the Red Sox's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Abreu will step out of the starting lineup Thursday with lefty Nestor Cortes set to throw out the first pitch for New York. Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Rob Refsnyder will start across the Sox's outfield while Abreu rests.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Sitting against lefty

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    Abreu is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. The 25-year-old will head to the bench against lefty Tarik Skubal, which is standard procedure whenever the Red Sox face a southpaw. Abreu has made just five starts against lefties all year and is 9-for-49 (.184 average) against left-handed pitching this season. Rob Refsnyder, Jarren Duran and Tyler O'Neill will start in the outfield from left to right while Rafael Devers serves as the designated hitter.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Tossed vs. Blue Jays

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    Abreu has been ejected from Monday's game against Toronto, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Abreu didn't agree with a few called strikes during his second at-bat of the game, and he had a few choice words for the home plate umpire after striking out. Rob Refsnyder took over in left field and will bat in the No. 2 spot the rest of the way.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Taking seat Monday

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    Abreu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Houston. Abreu is absent from the Red Sox starting lineup for Monday's series opener against lefty Yusei Kikuchi and the Astros. Rob Refsnyder, Jarren Duran and Tyler O'Neill fill the outfield from left to right.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Out against left-hander

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    Abreu is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. A tough lefty in Cole Ragans is toeing the slab for the Royals, so the lefty-hitting Abreu will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Rob Refsnyder will cover right field and bat second for the Red Sox.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Idle Saturday

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    Abreu is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. With southpaw Cody Bradford taking the mound for the Rangers on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Abreu will retreat to the dugout. Rob Refsnyder will start in right field and bat second.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: RBI in five striaght

    Rotowire
    Abreu went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 14-7 win over the Mariners. Abreu had what may have been the key at-bat early in the contest. He worked a full count and fouled off several pitches before delivering a two-run single on the 12th offering as part of Boston's seven-run third inning. It was the fifth consecutive game with an RBI for Abreu, who is 6-for-14 with six RBI during that span. With runners in scoring position, Abreu his hitting .328 with a .920 OPS.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Logs pinch-hit RBI

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    Abreu entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a 9-7 win over the Yankees. Abreu was one of several Boston batters to come up with a key hit late that turned New York's 7-4 lead into a Red Sox win. He doubled in a run as a pinch hitter for Tyler O'Neill in the eighth inning and scored one batter later on Masataka Yoshida's two-run single. An inning earlier, Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run blast to shift momentum. Abreu is strictly a platoon player and is batting .281 with an .863 OPS against righties. He should return to the starting lineup Saturday against right-hander Marcus Stroman.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Sitting down against lefty

    Rotowire
    Abreu isn't in Boston's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. The left-handed Abreu and his .449 OPS against southpaws will take a seat to begin Tuesday's contest while lefty Ty Blach toes the slab for the Rockies. Rob Refsnyder will cover left field and bat second in Abreu's place.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: On bench against southpaw

    Rotowire
    Abreu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. Abreu will join David Hamilton, Dominic Smith and Reese McGuire on the bench as the Red Sox face a lefty starter (Austin Gomber) for the second day in a row. Rob Refsnyder will pick up a start in left field in place of Abreu.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Sitting versus southpaw

    Rotowire
    Abreu is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Southpaw James Paxton is pitching Sunday for Los Angeles, and the lefty-hitting Abreu finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Tyler O'Neill will start from left to right in the outfield.
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  • Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: On bench versus lefty

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    Abreu is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Abreu will head to the bench with left-hander Justin Wrobleski on the mound for Los Angeles. Rob Refsnyder will draw the start in right field and bat leadoff versus the Dodgers.
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