Wilyer Abreu will make his spring training debut after recovering from a gastrointestinal virus that sidelined him for several weeks. Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed confidence in Abreu's physical condition and his ability to catch up with at-bats before the regular season begins. Cora had previous concerns about Abreu's readiness, but recent positive test results alleviated those worries. Abreu himself noted that the weight loss from his illness might have even improved his overall fitness, demonstrating optimism as he prepares to play against the Braves.
Physically, everybody feels he's in a good spot. Now, it's just [a matter] of the at-bats. He can catch up. We know that.
I think I was a little bit worried that the numbers weren't going to get there sooner rather than later. But these [numbers] are great news, and now we just go.
I think it might have helped me a little bit just because I feel I'm more in form than I was. I know it was a sickness, but the weight loss has kind of helped me.
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