Since making his MLB debut in 2023 Wilyer Abreu has established himself as one of the most promising all-around outfielders in baseball. But through three big league seasons there’s one thing the 26-year-old still hasn’t done, which is prove he can hit left-handed pitching.

Next year, the Red Sox hope that can change.

Speaking to reporters at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, both manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated that they expect Abreu will get more opportunities against lefties in 2026.

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“We have to see if they can do it, it’s about that time. Especially with Abreu,” Cora said. “If he can hit lefties and if he can hit for power and play defense the way he’s done the past few years, he can be the guy.”

“Wilyer is a really good play

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