The Red Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement list prior to Friday night’s game against Toronto. The team made the announcement in a press release, and did not say how much time Benintendi will miss.
The Sox have three games left before the All-Star break.
Sam Travis, a first baseman/outfielder, was recalled from Pawtucket to replace Benintendi on the 25-man roster.
Benintendi,hitting .297 with 57 RBIs, is 14 for his last 25. He went 0 for 4 in Thursday night’s 6-4 Red Sox’ victory, snapping his six-game hitting streak.
Travis also has been hot lately, batting .