Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu sidelined with lower leg issue before game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Wilyer Abreu was removed from the Boston Red Sox lineup prior to their game against the Athletics due to swelling in his lower leg. He had fouled a pitch off his leg during Friday's victory over the White Sox. Manager Chad Tracy expressed optimism about Abreu's condition, noting treatment received on Saturday and indicating they would reevaluate him on Sunday. The Red Sox have just concluded a loss to the Athletics, ending their nine-game winning streak, and are currently in contention for a wild-card spot in the playoff race with 46 games remaining.
- •Abreu injured his leg during Friday's game against the White Sox.
- •Tracy hopes Abreu will return to the lineup Sunday.
- •The Red Sox lost to the Athletics, ending a nine-game winning streak.
- •Abreu has been a key performer with four home runs in his last five games.
- •Boston remains in the wild-card race after the recent loss.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Make Wilyer Abreu Decision For Athletics Finale
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Get Wilyer Abreu Injury Update Ahead of Athletics Game
"The Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to the Athletics on Saturday at Fenway Park, ending their nine-game winning streak. The offense managed just two hits with runners on base across 14 opportunities and struck out 15 times. Athletics rookie Gage Jump held Boston in check for the second time in as many meetings, recording 11 […] The post Red Sox Get Wilyer Abreu Injury Update Ahead of Athletics Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"Wilyer Abreu returned to Boston’s lineup as the designated hitter for Sunday afternoon’s Red Sox-Athletics series finale.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:15 PMRed Sox Make Wilyer Abreu Decision For Athletics Finale
Wilyer Abreu returned to Boston’s lineup as the designated hitter for Sunday afternoon’s Red Sox-Athletics series finale.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:43 PMRed Sox Get Wilyer Abreu Injury Update Ahead of Athletics Game
The Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to the Athletics on Saturday at Fenway Park, ending their nine-game winning streak. The offense managed just two hits with runners on base across 14 opportunities and struck out 15 times. Athletics rookie Gage Jump held Boston in check for the second time in as many meetings, recording 11 […] The post Red Sox Get Wilyer Abreu Injury Update Ahead of Athletics Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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