Red Sox Third Baseman Bregman Exits Game With Apparent Leg Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman left Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to a left leg injury sustained while rounding first base after hitting a single. Bregman, who signed a significant three-year deal with the Red Sox this season, has been a key offensive contributor and the team's leading player in several categories, making his injury a major setback. Following his exit, Abraham Toro entered as a pinch-runner and then moved to first base as Nick Sogard shifted to third, highlighting the team's need to adjust defensively amid ongoing injury challenges, including the season-ending absence of first baseman Triston Casas. The Red Sox have additional options at third base like Sogard, Kristian Campbell, and David Hamilton, and may consider bringing Rafael Devers back to the hot corner despite his defensive struggles, given that he has been the team's designated hitter since Bregman's arrival. The injury compounds Boston's difficulties as they try to overcome an offensive slump and maintain competitiveness in the AL East. Bregman's durability and performance this season underscore the potential impact of his absence on the Red Sox lineup.