“I hope so,” the Red Sox manager told reporters when asked if Bregman could return in the upcoming week ( via MassLive’s Chris Cotillo ). He’s doing his rehab. I talked to him yesterday. A lot better, so we’re getting close.” In a follow-up, Cora was asked if Bregman’s return could come as soon as Monday. “Happy Fourth,” Cora replied with a smile.

Red Sox' Alex Cora Sends 3-Word Alex Bregman Message on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Third baseman Alex Bregman is in his first season with the Boston Red Sox, joining a lineup in need of leadership after spending nine seasons as a core part of the Houston Astros’ infield.

The Boston Red Sox have been missing Alex Bregman in the middle of the lineup since May but it sounds like there's at least a chance that he couls be days away