Boston placed Abreu on the IL Monday and promoted top Roman Anthony from Triple-A Worcester. Next Thursday (an off day before a series in San Francisco) is the first day he is eligible to return.

The Red Sox outfield, and general roster, could get a lot more complicated next week. Read more on Boston.com.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provides a positive update on Wilyer Abreu, announcing that he's on track to return for the San Francisco Giants series starting June 20th.

A proposed trade would send Boston Red Sox Gold Glove outfielder Wilyer Abreu to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller.

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Roman Anthony gets a positive sign he'll remain in the Major Leagues once Wilyer Abreu is called up, based on the Boston Red Sox moving his locker to a more permanent spot.

The Boston Red Sox have no clear plan for Roman Anthony's future in Boston once Wilyer Abreu returns from injury.

Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony made his MLB debut at Fenway Park while his sister Lia went viral, gaining thousands of Instagram followers and receiving numerous DMs.