The 31-year-old was, somewhat surprisingly, selected for the All-Star Game despite only playing in 51 games this season. Bregman’s numbers are worthy, with a .299 batting average, a .938 OPS, a 158 OPS+, 11 home runs, and 22 walks to 42 strikeouts.

Alex Bregman says he could return to Boston’s lineup before the All-Star break without a minor-league rehab stint

Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park on Monday: 1) The Red Sox improved to 47-45. They have won four straight games. 2) Roman Anthony hit his first Fenway Park home run.

Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-3 win against the Rockies. Gonzalez drew his third consecutive start at the keystone and made the most of it, smashing a monstrous 454-foot solo shot off Colorado reliever Ryan Rolison for Boston's final run of the contest.