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.

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer says he is willing to play any position once Alex Bregman returns from injury.

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.