What was supposed to be just another productive afternoon turned into a nightmare when the Red Sox’s star infielder Alex Bregman suddenly exited the first game of Friday’s doubleheader. It was not a dramatic slide and awkward tumble—just a base hit off the Monster, pursued by hesitation between first and second. That brief moment of indecision exposed something bigger. Minutes later, Bregman was pulled with right quad tightness, leaving fans and coaches alike holding their breath. As Alex Cora put it postgame, “He woke up feeling worse.” The concern quickly escalated from minor discomfort to what now appears to be a potential stint on the injured list.
Cora’s update did not provide much comfort, either. Speaking to the media, he confirmed Bregman had undergone an MRI and strongly hinted at a looming IL placement. “Sounds like an IL stint,” he admitted. That alone would’ve been enough to rattle a team already dealing with a thin roster, but the shock doubled when Cora ruled out Rafael Devers as a fallback at third base. Once considered a defensive staple, Devers has been resistant to playing the field since transitioning to a full-time DH role. The Red Sox now face a growing question: Who fills the vacuum at one of the most vital positions on the field?
Cora confirmed Bregman has gone for MRI. Said woke up feeling worse. Sounds like IL stint. Ruled out Devers at 3B. Didn’t rule out Mayer for call-up.
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) May 24, 2025
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