So what’s the deal with Wilyer Abreu? When the outfielder first strained his right calf two weeks ago, there was initially some hope that it was minor enough that he wouldn’t have to go on the IL at all. But not only did he go on the 10-day IL, he’s still on it, more than 10 days later. Abreu is staring a “running progression,” but this isn’t what I love to hear from Alex Cora: “Are we concerned? Yes and no. He’ll be back at one point, but I think it’s been longer than expected.” (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)

I’ll say this: I’ve seen enough great glove work from Abreu that I’m confident he would have caught the crazy home run that Trevor Story hit yesterday, which is just one example of the ways the Sox have benefitted from Fenway’s quirky dimensions this season. (Peter Abraham, Boston Glob

See Full Page