Red Sox Alex Bregman Begins Running Progression Amid Quad Strain Recovery

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman has begun a running progression as he recovers from a strained right quadriceps, an injury similar to one he suffered in 2021 with the Houston Astros. While Bregman is feeling better and progressing well, manager Alex Cora emphasized that he is still far from returning to baseball activities, with no definite timetable for his return to the major league roster. Bregman, who signed a $120 million, three-year deal with Boston and was hitting .299 with 11 homers before the injury, has been out since May 23, and the team has struggled in his absence, losing nine out of 13 games. Prospect Marcelo Mayer has been filling in at third base during Bregman's recovery, though he may sit against left-handed pitchers. Additionally, pitcher Kutter Crawford is preparing for a rehab assignment after dealing with patellar tendinitis and wrist pain, with a bullpen session expected soon. Overall, Bregman's recovery is advancing steadily but cautiously, with hopes for a return in early July.