The Red Sox weathered seven weeks without All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman well enough to stay in the thick of the postseason race, and they welcomed their invaluable right-handed hitter, stellar defender and clubhouse leader before Friday's game against the Rays.

Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.

Six relievers followed injured Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins, who came off the IL before the game only to leave in the second inning. Bregman was 1 for 4 with a double in his first game back from a quad injury.

Alex Bregman has fit in seamlessly with the Red Sox. But the third baseman has the option to opt out of his contract after this season and test free agency.

Eric Samulski explores what to make of Alex Cora's comments about Alex Bregman having a "really good chance" to rejoin Boston's lineup this weekend, highlighting potential fantasy fallout for Marcelo Mayer and others.

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