The first half of the Boston Red Sox season has left much to be desired. The team reached the halfway mark of the year with a record of 40-41 and plummeting postseason odds, along

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.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer says he is willing to play any position once Alex Bregman returns from injury.