Red Sox Alex Bregman Returns After 43-Game Quad Injury Absence

Alex Bregman returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup after missing 42 games due to a right quad injury sustained on May 23. Prior to the injury, Bregman was a key offensive contributor, batting .299 with 11 home runs and a .938 OPS, and was named a 2025 MLB All-Star despite his extended absence. The Red Sox, currently on a seven-game winning streak and in the thick of the postseason race, welcomed back Bregman with him batting second and playing third base against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Alex Cora praised Bregman's leadership both on and off the field, noting his positive influence on younger players Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer during his injury period. Bregman’s return is expected to bolster the team’s offense as they aim to extend their winning streak and improve their position in the American League Wild Card race. The team is managing his reintegration carefully, with plans for him to rest some games ahead of the All-Star break.