Although the Boston Red Sox could use additional offense for Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Athletics, it doesn't look as if right fielder Wilyer Abreu will be available.

Abreu, who has 22 home runs and 69 RBIs this season, has been on the injured list since Aug. 21 due to right calf tightness. He faced live pitching Monday and took part in other baseball activities Wednesday, but Boston manager Alex Cora said he doesn't expect Abreu will be activated from the 10-day IL in time to play in Thursday's game.

"Doesn't look like it will be (Thursday)," Cora said. "So we just have to be patient.

"Sunday was a heavy day for him running-wise. Monday, he wasn't tight but it was sore. And it's still a little sore. So we have to be careful. We don't want any setbacks. So when he go

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