The Houston Astros play the Boston Red Sox for the first time this season, which means facing former teammate Alex Bregman.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora characterized the move as a precaution, with the third baseman expected back in the lineup Friday against Houston.

Third baseman Alex Bregman is in his first season with the Boston Red Sox after signing a three-year, $120 million contract this past offseason with opt-out clauses after the first and second years. The 31-year-old superstar earned his lucrative contract after nine incredible seasons with the Houston Astros,