The Red Sox sent David Hamilton down to Triple A to clear a roster spot for Bregman, who returned at third base. Romy Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela will mix in at second with Mayer.

Alex Bregman thought he'd be out 12 weeks. He returned in seven. To do so, he had to agree to some restrictions.

Conflicting reports regarding Alex Bregman's future with the Red Sox have emerged in the weeks leading up to MLB's trade deadline.

Six relievers followed injured Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins, who came off the IL before the game only to leave in the second inning. Bregman was 1 for 4 with a double in his first game back from a quad injury.

The Red Sox activated All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game against Tampa Bay.

Alex Bregman is back. The Red Sox third baseman was officially activated from the injured list prior to Friday’s game and will bat second in his return against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hunter Dobbins was also activated and will get the start against Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen.

Alex Bregman is set to return to the Red Sox lineup on Friday, and will rejoin a red-hot Boston team that has won seven straight.

Alex Bregman missed nearly two months with a quad strain, but he has managed to recover in time for the Boston Red Sox's final series before the All-Star break.

Bregman constantly challenges his teammates to be fully prepared for each at-bat and game. His impact has been felt even as he's been hurt.

Alex Bregman last played for Boston on May 23 against the Baltimore Orioles when he suffered a quad injury. He prepares to return to game action for the first time since as the Red Sox round out the first half against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three year, $120MM contract this offseason. In reality, it's a series of one year deals at $40MM per year. Bregman has the opportunity to opt out at the end of this season and it's highly likely that he will. That is, unless he signs an extension with the Red Sox. Here's what Bowden wrote: