Speaking both English and Spanish, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu hopes, will inspire other young players on a similar path. “Don’t be scared. Don’t be afraid to ask. Don’t be afraid to speak," he said. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 20, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ Wilyer Abreu on doing interviews in English: ‘It took me time ... it means a lot’ Speaking both English and Spanish, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu hopes, will inspire other young players on a similar path. “Don’t be scared. Don’t be afraid to ask. Don’t be afraid to speak," he said. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: What to expect as spring training games begin The Red Sox will see a mix of people on the field over the next few weeks as several of their players participate in the World Baseball Classic. MassLive's Sean McAdams recaps the latest Thursday at JetBlue Park. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox trade addition who has received less attention has Alex Cora saying, ‘Oh, shoot’ Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Thursday pointed to recent trade addition Andruw Monasterio as someone who has stood out to him during spring training camp. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Alex Cora reveals when Garrett Crochet, others will make first spring starts Manager Alex Cora announced the starting pitchers for each of the Red Sox' first six Grapefruit League games: By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Fenway Insider Live: Sean McAdam on Red Sox mindset, Alex Bregman reports What can you expect to see from the Red Sox throughout the rest of spring training? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox have ‘job to win’ in Opening Day rotation with rookies, returnees challenging Johan Oviedo The Red Sox have a "job to win" in their starting rotation. Is it Johan Oviedo's job to lose? By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now