Bregman roped a single to left field in the fifth inning, rounded first base, then immediately called for the trainer and exited the game with a slight limp. Bregman told reporters on Saturday that he felt worse than expected. He subsequently underwent an MRI before being placed on the shelf.

After exiting Friday's game in the third inning, it appears Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman could miss an extended period of time.

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman walks off of the field with a trainer after hitting a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) Getty Images

Mayer, the number 8 prospect in the minor leagues, has been lighting it up at the plate for Triple-A WooSox. Mayer will get his chance in the big leagues after Third Baseman Alex Bregman left yesterday’s game with a quad injury.

Red Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks said he and his wife received death threats following Boston's recent home loss to the New York Mets. "Just as an FYI: Threats against me and my wife's life are horrible and cruel.

Ahead of Friday's afternoon game at Fenway Park, Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks spoke out against online commenters who sent him and his wife death threats after Wednesday night's loss.