Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox in February after spending nine seasons with the Houston Astros. The 31-year-old has been a huge addition with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs for Boston,

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave his thoughts Friday on reliever Liam Hendriks recently being the recipient of death threats on social media.

"Just as an FYI: Threats against me and my wife's life are horrible and cruel. You need help," Hendriks wrote in the post, per the Associated Press.

Lucas Giolito is set to start for the Boston Red Sox on Friday against Jackson Holliday and the Baltimore Orioles. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park. The Red Sox average 1.2 home runs per game to rank eighth in MLB play with 62 total home runs. The Orioles' .232 batting average ranks 24th in the league this season.

Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at PNC Park against William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers.

The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cardinals have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win.

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Angels on in a deal for cash. Noda had been designated for assignment by the Angels.