Alex Bregman says he could return to Boston's lineup before the All-Star break without a minor-league rehab stint.

In each player's first season with the Red Sox, the veteran trio was chosen to participate in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15 in Atlanta.

For the second year in a row the Red Sox will send three players to the MLB All-Star Game, with Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman, and Aroldis Chapman all earning nods. Looking over those names, you may notice that none of them were on the team last year,

The Boston Red Sox will be adding a top hitter to their lineup this week after waiting months, but that means one player will have be the odd man out.

Breslow led a fine offseason acquisition process and deserves plaudits for that. He should be acquiring again at the trade deadline.