Wilyer Abreu Update: Latest On Red Sox Outfielder After Fluke Injury

Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu exited Boston’s extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on Sunday after a fluke injury.

As Abreu walked down the steps and into the Red Sox dugout in the eighth inning, NESN broadcast cameras captured him slipping on a step. Abreu received some help from teammates and limped to the bench.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Abreu is being looked at for an ankle injury, but didn’t dive deep into the details. Abreu himself added it was his right ankle.

“They’re checking on him, they’re checking on him,” Cora told reporters after the 8-4 loss, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “He’s gonna get some treatment tomorrow (Monday). So, we’ll see where we’re at.”

Abreu, who did not return to the game, did not sound overly concerned. While Abreu said he might have to wrap it in the short-term, he doesn’t think it’ll cause him to miss time.

“I feel good,” Abreu told reporters through a translator, as seen on NESN. “I don’t think it’s anything important.”

Fortunately for both Abreu and the Red Sox, Boston has an off day Monday. The Red Sox then host the Atlanta Braves for a two-game series at Fenway Park starting Tuesday with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET.