Wilyer Abreu looked like a candidate to be placed on the injured list Monday after leaving Sunday’s loss with right calf tightness. It was another outfielder, though, who hit the shelf in a series of pregame roster moves.

The Boston Red Sox have a bullpen problem. Several of their relievers besides veteran closer Aroldis Chapman (4-2, 1.15 ERA) have struggled over the last couple of games, and they're paying the price for it in the standings.

Alex Cora discusses giving up a two-run lead late in the game, Garrett Crochet's start and Wilyer Abreu exiting the game with an injury

Alex Cora was ejected in the seventh inning of the Boston Red Sox's 4-1 loss against the Houston Astros. Cora was tossed for an issue that stemmed from the sixth inning. Jarren Duran advanced to second base on a balk.

HOUSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected during a pitching change with two outs in the top of the seventh inning against the Astros on Wednesday. It marked Cora’s 22nd career ejection as a manager, including his fifth this season.

The Boston Red Sox need more production from first base, and former top prospect Kristian Campbell is raking down in Triple-A. Campbell, who signed an eight-ye

He slashed just .138/.199/.392 between late April and early June, but manager Alex Cora kept him in the daily lineup anyway. When asked about his faith in Story, Cora noted that he should have lost his job had he given up on the shortstop.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, when asked if he was confident his job was secure, responded, "I'll be here next year," though he didn't say in what position.

The Boston Red Sox are on the road to face the San Diego Padres, reuniting Alex Cora and his former shortstop, Xander Bogaerts.

Alex Cora discusses Brayan Bello's strong start and Jarren Duran finding his stride in his new spot in the batting order