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Red Sox fans will finally get a glimpse of part of the return from the Rafael Devers trade. Following rehab from a toe injury, reliever Jordan Hicks will be activated for this week’s series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Jordan Hicks will be activated sometime in the next few days. He's excited to get back to work in the bullpen.