Red Sox Utility Man Romy González Provides Injury Update

González is recovering from a shoulder injury and hopes to return in the coming weeks.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Boston Red Sox utility player Romy González is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and is limited to light catch and minimal fielding drills as he waits to be re-evaluated by doctors in two weeks. González, who had a breakout 2025 season, is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2026 season but his status remains uncertain.

Why it matters

González was a key contributor for the Red Sox in 2025, providing versatility and production off the bench. His continued recovery and potential absence to start the 2026 season could be a significant blow to the Red Sox as they look to build on their 2025 campaign.

The details

Tests showed González has "a little tear" in his shoulder, though he noted that "everyone has a tear" and the size doesn't always align with the severity of symptoms. He is currently limited to light catch and minimal fielding drills as he waits to be re-evaluated by doctors in two weeks, at which point he hopes to get clearance to ramp up his baseball activities.

  • González was injured on September 26, 2025.
  • It has been four weeks since González received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his injured left shoulder.
  • González will wait another two weeks before another check-in with doctors.

The players

Romy González

A utility player for the Boston Red Sox who had a breakout 2025 season, slashing .305/.343/.483 with nine home runs, 53 RBIs, six stolen bases and 23 doubles in 96 games played.

Alex Cora

The manager of the Boston Red Sox.

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What they’re saying

“It depends on that six-week check[point]. Good or bad, you just want to figure it out … I'm strong and the range of motion is getting there. It's just, there's still some lingering discomfort. We're making progress.”

— Romy González, Red Sox Utility Player (The Boston Globe)

What’s next

González will wait another two weeks before another check-in with doctors, at which point he hopes to get clearance to ramp up his baseball activities.

The takeaway

González's recovery from his shoulder injury will be a key storyline to monitor for the Red Sox as they prepare for the 2026 season. His versatility and production were valuable assets in 2025, and his potential absence to start the new campaign could be a significant blow if the injury lingers.