Wilyer Abreu scratched from Red Sox lineup due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Wilyer Abreu has been scratched from the Boston Red Sox starting lineup for their game against the Athletics on August 8 due to shin and calf soreness. Eli White will replace him, batting sixth. The Red Sox are currently in a strong position, having won 32 of their last 37 games and are seen as potential World Series contenders. The team won the first game of the series against the Athletics 13-1, with solid pitching from Payton Tolle.
- •Abreu has played 113 games, recording 20 home runs this season.
- •Eli White acquired at the trade deadline will take over right field.
- •Red Sox won the first game of the series 13-1 against the Athletics.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox announce reason for Wilyer Abreu’s late scratch from starting lineup
"Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu will not start Saturday’s game versus the Athletics.
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