Despite making significant improvements on paper over the offseason, the Boston Red Sox — at 26-26 entering Saturday — appear to be headed towards another mediocre campaign and perhaps, a fourth consecutive finish outside of the playoff picture.

BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman could be nearing a trip to the injured list after leaving Friday’s game with right quadriceps tightness, manager Alex Cora said. “He’s getting an MRI. He’s sore,” Cora said at Fenway Park on Saturday morning before Boston was set to face the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a split doubleheader.

He said 'no thanks' to first base and he's not crazy about being the team's DH. But there's no arguing with the production shown by Rafael Devers.

Another Boston Red Sox infielder has gone down with an injury. Star third baseman Alex Bregman exited Friday afternoon's game against the Baltimore Orioles (GameTracker) with what the team called right quad tightness.

Rafael Devers continued to mash with another home run against the New York Mets on Tuesday, powering himself into Boston Red Sox history in the process.

The Boston Red Sox are still at odds with Rafael Devers over his positional expectations, which could impact which free agents they pursue.