Wilyer Abreu’s activation to Red Sox roster delayed one more day

TAMPA — Wilyer Abreu had hoped to be activated Saturday after flying from Boston to here, but discovered the Red Sox were determined to wait another day.

And at this point, after missing almost exactly one month with a calf strain, what’s another day...or two?

“Most likely tomorrow,” said Alex Cora of Abreu’s pending activation.

“I’m very happy,” said Abreu after doing some pregame running at George Steinbrenner Field. “I’m just waiting for them to tell me to play.”

As one last checkpoint, Abreu ran the bases at Fenway Friday, then flew to Tampa Saturday morning. But the Red Sox determined that a flight and some additional on-field work both Friday and Saturday here was sufficient enough work for one day.

Once he is added to the active roster, Abreu is confident that he can play as