History of Wilyer Abreu in Timeline

Wilyer Abreu is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2023. Abreu's emergence marks him as a new addition to the Red Sox roster, bringing his skills to the team's outfield.

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June 24, 1999: Wilyer Abreu Born

On June 24, 1999, Wilyer David Abreu was born in Venezuela. He is now a professional baseball outfielder.

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July 2, 2017: Signed with Houston Astros

On July 2, 2017, Abreu signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent.

2019: Advanced to Single-A

In 2019, Abreu advanced to Single-A in baseball.

August 1, 2022: Traded to Boston Red Sox

On August 1, 2022, the Houston Astros traded Abreu and Enmanuel Valdez to the Boston Red Sox for Christian Vázquez.

November 15, 2022: Added to Red Sox 40-man Roster

On November 15, 2022, the Red Sox added Abreu to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2022: Advanced to Double-A

In 2022, Abreu advanced to Double-A in baseball.

2022: Played in Arizona Fall League

In 2022, Abreu played for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.

March 2023: Hamstring Injury and Optioned to Triple-A

In early March 2023, Abreu suffered a left hamstring strain during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins. He was then optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on March 11.

August 2023: Birth of First Child

In August 2023, Abreu and his wife Kelly Valera welcomed their first child.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Wilyer Abreu made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2024: Season with Boston Red Sox

Abreu spent the 2024 season with Boston, appearing in 132 games and batting .253 with 15 home runs. He was also named the Fielding Bible Award and Gold Glove Award winner.