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Wilyer Abreu

Wilyer Abreu is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. He debuted in Major League Baseball in 2023.


June 24, 1999: Wilyer Abreu's Birth

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

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July 2, 2017: Signed with Houston Astros

On July 2, 2017, Wilyer Abreu's professional baseball career started when he signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent.

August 1, 2022: Traded to the Boston Red Sox

On August 1, 2022, Wilyer Abreu, along with Enmanuel Valdez, was traded from the Houston Astros to the Boston Red Sox in exchange 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.

March 2023: Hamstring strain during spring training

In early March 2023, during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins, Wilyer Abreu suffered a left hamstring strain and was expected to be out for a while. He was later optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on March 11.

August 2023: Birth of first child

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