Fresh off his home run derby victory in Venezuela, Boston Red Sox right fielder and two-time Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu appeared as a guest on MLN Network on Wednesday night to discuss his outlook for the 2026 Red Sox season and how he feels about the team acquiring Sonny Gray.
Abreu stressed that he’s focused on staying healthy and building his body up for the season. By the looks of the derby, his swing is doing just fine.
“I’m trying to stay ready, stay healthy for the next year, and I’m confident with my body right now because I feel pretty good,” Abreu said. “Hopefully, this next year is gonna be a big one for me.”
Wilyer also indicated that he was pleased with the Gray signing.
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At 26 years old, Abreu is one of the more under-discussed young pieces of Boston’s excellent core. Since he debuted in the majors in August 2023, Abreu has had extended stretches of brilliance at the plate and has been consistently elite on defense.
In 2024, his inaugural full season, Abreu posted a .253 average with 15 home runs and 58 RBI over 132 games
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Last season, injuries including a calf strain limited Abreu to 115 games. He slashed .247/.317/.469 with 22 homers and 69 RBI. Under club control through 2029, Wilyer has quickly become a cornerstone for the Red Sox and a fan favorite.