Red Sox Infielder Romy González Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Boston signs left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to one-year deal

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:18pm

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The Boston Red Sox announced that infielder/outfielder Romy González underwent a successful left shoulder arthroscopic debridement procedure. The recovery timeline is estimated to be 2-3 months, meaning González could return to the field in mid-May or mid-June. The Red Sox also signed left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe to a one-year, $1 million contract.

Why it matters

Romy González was expected to play a key role for the Red Sox this season, so his extended absence due to shoulder surgery is a significant blow. However, the team was able to bolster their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Danny Coulombe, who had a strong 2025 season split between the Twins and Rangers.

The details

González underwent the shoulder procedure in Birmingham, Alabama, performed by Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center. The initial recovery timeline is 2-3 months, which would have González returning sometime in May or June. Andruw Monasterio, who was acquired in the Caleb Durbin trade, has impressed in Spring Training and could see increased playing time with González sidelined.

  • On March 13, 2026, the Red Sox announced that González underwent successful left shoulder surgery.
  • The recovery timeline is estimated to be 2-3 months, potentially returning in mid-May or mid-June.

The players

Romy González

An infielder/outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who underwent left shoulder surgery and is expected to miss 2-3 months of the 2026 season.

Danny Coulombe

A left-handed pitcher who the Red Sox signed to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2026 season.

Andruw Monasterio

An infielder acquired by the Red Sox in the Caleb Durbin trade, who has impressed in Spring Training and could see increased playing time with González sidelined.

Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas

The orthopedic surgeon who performed the shoulder surgery on Romy González at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“Red Sox infielder/outfielder Romy González today underwent a successful left shoulder arthroscopic debridement. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.”

— Boston Red Sox

“According to sources familiar with González's visit with Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Alabama, it was recommended that Gonzalez undergo a minor 'cleanup' procedure on his shoulder and not a major surgery — like a full repair — that could threaten his season. One initial timetable, according to a source, could be a 2-3 month recovery. There was fear heading into Gonzalez's appointment that the prognosis could be much worse.”

— Chris Cotillo, MassLive.com reporter

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