Red Sox won’t use Rafael Devers at 3B, so energy

With Alex Bregman going on paternity leave and Rafael Devers not a choice to play 3rd base in the interim, the Red Sox are adding an utility player from Triple-A as a short-term fill-in.

Boston is promoting Nick Sogard to take Bregman’s spot on the active lineup for Wednesday’s series finale in Tampa, numerous sources stated late Tuesday. Sogard is already on the 40-man roster.Bregman is expected to miss out on just one game as his spouse, Reagan, gives birth to the couple’s 2nd kid. The Red Sox are off Thursday before beginning a homestand Friday night against the White Sox. Bregman must remain in the lineup for that game.Sogard, who has actually played all 4 infield positions as well as right field up until now for the WooSox, has primarily split his time in between shortstop and 3rd base up until now this year. The 27-year-old may very well be Wednesday’s lineup versus righty Zack Littell. Romy Gonzalez is the other choice on the lineup to play, however Alex Cora may desire the switch-hitting Sogard to get the start.Bregman, who had a career-high five hits in Tuesday’s win, has actually played all but three innings at 3rd base for the Red Sox

up until now this year. Gonzalez filled in for those on April 6. Cora was adamant on Opening Day that Devers, who moved to designated player this year, will not play 3rd if Bregman is ever not available, even in emergency situation duty. The club wants Devers to totally welcome the regimen of a DH, though he continues to take ground balls before games as part of his conditioning routine.Sogard debuted for the Red Sox last season and hit.273 with 4 doubles, 8 RBIs and a. 650 OPS in 31 games. In 21 games for the WooSox, he has actually hit just.159 with a. 479 OPS. Sogard and Vaughn Grissom, who had a big night Tuesday for the WooSox in Rochester, were the only two available infielders on the 40-man lineup.