The Boston Red Sox wrap up their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox have. The Red Sox are looking to complete a sweep of the Rays after taking the first two games of the series. Ahead of today’s game, the Red Sox have activated outfielder Wilyer Abreu off the injured list. To make room for Abreu’s return, the Red Sox have designated Ali Sanchez for assignment.
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Wilyer Abreu
Abreu, in 108 games this season with the Red Sox, hit .253 with a .811 OPS. He had 16 doubles, 22 home runs, 69 RBI, 52 runs scored, six stolen bases, and 39 walks. In his two rehab games at Triple-A Worcester earlier this season, he hit .167 with a .452 OPS. He had an RBI, a run scored, and a walk.
Ali Sanchez
Sanchez in four games for the Red Sox went 0-2. In eight games for the Blue Jays prior to the Red Sox acquiring him he hit .238 with a .571 OPS. He had two doubles and two runs scored. This is Sanchez’s second time being designated for assignment since the Red Sox acquired him back on August 31st from the New York Mets.
