Since trading Rafael Devers, the Red Sox dropped six of their next nine games and rank 29th in MLB in batting average, OBP, and wRC+, and 28th in OPS. Boston desperately needs an injection of offensive prowess, and Bregman is exactly that.

Star third baseman Alex Bregman is getting closer and closer to making his return to the diamond for the Red Sox.

BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman hit Friday and will take ground balls Saturday, manager Alex Cora said. This is the beginning of baseball activities for the 31-year-old third baseman who has been on the 10-day injured list since May 24 with a right quad strain.