Alex Bregman Activated from IL and Returns to Red Sox Lineup as All-Star

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is set to return to the Red Sox lineup this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sidelined since May 24 with a right quad strain, Bregman missed 43 games but returned without a minor league rehab assignment, with manager Alex Cora trusting his readiness. Before his injury, Bregman was hitting an impressive .299 with 11 homers and 35 RBI, his highest career batting average, and was named to the AL All-Star team for the third time, though he will not participate in the game due to his return schedule.