BOSTON — When Red Sox setup man Justin Slaten hit the injured list with shoulder inflammation on June 1, the club thought he’d only be out for a couple weeks. Nearly a month into his IL stint, Slaten is finally about to take a first step toward returning.

Star third baseman Alex Bregman is getting closer and closer to making his return to the diamond for the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently announced that it doesn't look like Alex Bregman will be back on the field until after the All-Star break.