Red Sox make moves to clear room for returning Alex Bregman, Hunter Dobbins

Alex Bregman and Hunter Dobbins will both be activated from the injured list ahead of Friday s challenge a Red Sox source certified following Thursday s win To clear space on the working roster the Red Sox have optioned infielder David Hamilton and right-hander Isaiah Campbell to Triple-A Worcester Related Articles Ceddanne Rafaela hits go-ahead two-run single as Red Sox rally past Rays How will Red Sox handle having more quality outfielders than lineup spots Returning Red Sox All-Star will play two of last three games before break Red Sox lineup Masataka Yoshida not in lineup for opener against Rays Red Sox complete sweep of Rockies - extend win streak to six Hamilton has primarily come off the bench for the Red Sox throughout the season and is currently batting with three home runs stolen bases and a OPS in games Hamilton has provided value on defense and on the base paths but he has not been as impactful at the plate following a rookie season in which he batted hit doubles and posted a wins above replacement mark The move also paves the way for rookie Marcelo Mayer to remain in the majors and assume the bulk of the playing time at second base Both Mayer and Hamilton bat left-handed meaning it would have been impossible for both to remain on the roster once Bregman was back playing third every day Campbell was called up from Triple-A earlier this week after Richard Fitts was optioned to provide additional bullpen depth ahead of the All-Star break The right-hander appeared in one competition allowing two runs in two innings in Wednesday s - win over the Colorado Rockies and will now go back down to accommodate the returning Dobbins who is scheduled to start Friday