After exiting Friday's game in the third inning, it appears Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman could miss an extended period of time.

Bregman roped a single to left field in the fifth inning, rounded first base, then immediately called for the trainer and exited the game with a slight limp. Bregman told reporters on Saturday that he felt worse than expected. He subsequently underwent an MRI before being placed on the shelf.

B oston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is off to a red-hot start in his first season with the club. The two-time World Series champion is slashing .299/.385/.553 with 11 homer