Questions remain about Bregman's future over the next few months, and some have suggested that the Red Sox might consider moving on from him if they don't believe he'll be re-signed in the offseason. According to a recent report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the two sides haven't even spoken about an extension.

Bregman constantly challenges his teammates to be fully prepared for each at-bat and game. His impact has been felt even as he's been hurt.

First, though, Bregman is looking to return to the roster and provide a spark for an underperforming team that enters Monday’s series opener with the Reds at three games below .500 (41-44). The Red Sox are hopeful the healthy returns of both Bregman and Masataka Yoshida will catalyze an offense that has often looked dead in the post-Devers era.