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16-05-2025
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Connor Wong returns to Red Sox roster; backup catcher sent to AAA
BOSTON — Less than four weeks after fracturing his pinky finger, Connor Wong is back with the Red Sox on Friday night. Boston activated Wong from the injured list before its series opener against the Twins and optioned backup catcher Blake Sabol to Triple-A Worcester. Wong is hitting seventh and catching Brayan Bello on Friday. Advertisement Wong, who entered the season as the starter behind the plate, was 2-for-23 (.087) with seven strikeouts in nine games before being injured when George Springer nicked his hand on a catcher's interference during a game on April 7. He recovered rather quickly from the injury and played in three rehab games at Triple-A Worcester this week, going 4-for-11 with one double, one home run, and three RBIs. He also took a number of at-bats against the Trajekt pitch simulator machine in recent days. 'That's the luxury of having Trajekt,' said manager Alex Cora. 'You can have as many at-bats as possible without being on the field. He attacked that the right way. Defensively, the first day, he was off and a little bit hesitant, then yesterday he felt great with the moves.' Wong returns in a bit of a different situation than the one he left as the upstart play of backup catcher Carlos Narváez — who has proven to be elite defensively while providing some pop at the plate — has led to an expected timeshare between the two moving forward. Wong will get his fair share of starts but Narváez is expected to mix in on a consistent basis as well. Cora said he'd take it 'day-by-day' in regards to deciding who will catch. 'Narvy caught the three games in Toronto. We thought it was a good day for Connor to get here and catch Bello,' Cora said. 'He's here and we know he's going to contribute.' Advertisement Sabol, acquired in a minor winter trade with San Francisco, appeared in eight games, making four starts. He hit .125 (2-for-16) with a double and seven strikeouts. Runners attempting to steal off him went 10-for-11. He will return to Triple-A where he will split time with veteran Yasmani Grandal, who decided to stay with the organization for the time being despite holding a May 1 opt-out in his minor league contract. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
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21-04-2025
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Red Sox Make Liam Hendriks Announcement, Other Roster Moves
It's been a peculiar start to Hunter Dobbins' MLB career. The Boston Red Sox's rookie right-hander was nowhere near the group of expected starting pitchers in spring training, but it is not yet May, and he has made two starts, both of which were impressive. Through 11 innings of work, Dobbins has a 2.45 ERA, a 3.03 FIP, and 11 strikeouts to two walks in two victorious outings. Advertisement However, with relief pitcher Liam Hendriks expected back on Saturday, Dobbins has been sent back to Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live: Regular starter Brayan Bello is also expected back soon as he has progressed through his rehab stint and should rejoin the rotation. This is a tough blow for Dobbins, who has made the most of his limited opportunities, but should have earned the trust of manager Alex Cora and could find himself atop the injury replacements list. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (73) pitches against the Chicago White Canha-Imagn Images The Red Sox, when fully healthy, boast a staff of Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, Walker Buehler, Brayan Bello, and Lucas Giolito. They also have Sean Newcomb, Kutter Crawford, and Richard Fitts, who are eligible and worthy of starts. Advertisement But, if Dobbins' performances have been any indicator, he should be in this mix. Oddly enough, Dobbins has a 10.80 ERA as a reliever for Triple-A Worcester, but his Big League success warrants more starting chances. Meanwhile, Hendriks will make his first appearance since 2023, when he was limited to five games. After overcoming non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hendriks suffered a UCL injury and needed Tommy John surgery, knocking him out for the rest of 2023 and all of 2024. He is one of the most triumphant and inspiring stories of perseverance in baseball, and hopefully, he can rediscover his form from 2019-2022 for Boston. Related: Dodgers Make Announcement on Right-Hander After Bobby Miller News Related: Red Sox's Top Prospect Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
