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The Boston Red Sox are riding a seven-game win streak before the All-Star break, and one of their three players picked for this year's midsummer classic is set to return to the lineup this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays.
After missing Tuesday with a sore back, Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the Atlanta Braves lineup Wednesday night, hitting in his customary leadoff spot. The slugger opened the game with a home run, his first of two on the night in a 9-2 victory over the Athletics. The clubs play the rubber game of the series Thursday night in Sacramento.
Bregman's contract, relationship with his teammates and the Red Sox's current playoff position make it very unlikely he'll be dealt in July.