Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez dealing with 'lingering discomfort' ahead of spring training

The utility man is still not 100% ready to go as games are set to begin soon.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez has revealed he is dealing with 'lingering discomfort' in his shoulder leading up to spring training. Gonzalez said he can feel more motion in his arm, but there is still progress to be made as he recovers from a shoulder injury. The 29-year-old infielder will not be participating in team workouts and is instead focusing on limited individual drills.

Why it matters

Gonzalez served as a consistent rotational option for the Red Sox last season, batting .305 with a .343 OBP, 9 home runs, and 53 RBIs. If he is not available by Opening Day, the organization may have to place him on the IL, which would open up a spot on the roster.

The details

Gonzalez revealed the lingering discomfort in his shoulder on Thursday, which is the four-week mark since he received a platelet-rich plasma injection. He will have to wait another two weeks before having another check-up with the doctors. The Red Sox plan to use Gonzalez against left-handed pitchers when he is healthy.

  • Gonzalez received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left shoulder four weeks ago.
  • Gonzalez will have another check-up with doctors in two weeks.

The players

Romy Gonzalez

A 29-year-old infielder for the Boston Red Sox who is dealing with a shoulder injury and 'lingering discomfort' ahead of spring training.

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What they’re saying

“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 Gonzalez (Boston Globe)

What’s next

Gonzalez will have another check-up with doctors in two weeks to determine the status of his shoulder injury.

The takeaway

Gonzalez's lingering shoulder injury is a concern for the Red Sox as they prepare for the upcoming season. His availability for Opening Day is uncertain, which could force the team to make roster adjustments if he is not ready to go.