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The Red Sox hope that across 21 picks in the draft on Sunday and Monday, they identify players who take off once they are in their system.

Alex Bregman's return from the injured list earlier Friday gave the Boston Red Sox a boost, but Ceddanne Rafaela provided the biggest.

At last year's trade deadline, Craig Breslow discussed the importance of picking a lane. In a conversation with MassLive, he identified this year's lane — and the types of moves the Red Sox might make.

In addition, righty Hunter Dobbins was also activated and is set to start Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, while reliever Isaiah Campbell was sent back down to Worcester. Boston manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Bregman will play two games between Friday and Sunday as the team closes its four-game set with the Rays at Fenway Park.