The Red Sox will seemingly still be without one of their starting outfielders for the foreseeable future.

Boston manager Alex Cora provided a small update on Abreu’s status on Saturday, and although it was positive, he noted that the outfielder has a ways to go before he can return to the lineup.

“He ran yesterday, he ran today, I just texted him,” Cora said. “He feels OK. It wasn’t at full speed but he felt better than the last time he tried. It’s the start of the progression. I don’t know as far as timetable, but it’s good news.”

Wilyer Abreu (calf strain) ran yesterday and today, Alex Cora said.

Cora: “He feels OK. It wasn’t full speed, but better than last time he tried.” — Tim Healey (@timbhealey) September 6, 2025

Abreu is dealing with a calf strain he suffered in the middle of

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