B OSTON — Alex Bregman believes he could skip a minor-league rehab assignment and be back in Boston’s lineup before the All-Star break. The two-time All-Star third baseman, who has been sidelined since May 24 with a strained right quad, said there’s even a chance his return could happen by the end of this week.

The Boston Red Sox are just about to get a superstar back into the mix. Alex Bregman is on the mend and shared that he is expecting to return either by the end

The Red Sox appear set to activate Bregman (quad) without the third baseman going on a minor league rehab stint. Yoshida (shoulder) played in five rehab games.