Alex Bregman Returns to Third Base for Red Sox After Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman, who was activated from the injured list on July 11 after suffering a quad strain earlier in the season, is set to start at third base for the Red Sox in their Friday series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His earlier injury in May had prompted the call-up of rookie Marcelo Mayer to cover the position. Bregman currently boasts a .290 batting average and an .899 OPS, solidifying his return to the lineup.