Romy González Likely Behind Schedule Due to Shoulder Injury

[Nick John]

The Boston Red Sox infield depth may have already taken a hit, as it was revealed by Alex Cora during the first media interview of spring training that Romy González injured his shoulder in the final series of the regular season and that the injury has bothered him throughout the offseason, as reported by the Boston Globe's Tim Healey.

While unknown at the time, the injury could have played a role in González’s postseason struggles especially against left-handed starters Max Fried and Carlos Rodón after crushing left-handed pitching all season.

Currently, there is no concrete knowledge regarding the current state of the injury, but the team and González will know more once he arrives to camp. However, the feeling right now is that he’s behind schedule. Should González miss time in spring training, his playing time will likely go to Nick Sogard, Mikey Romero and new acquisitions Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler.

González said that his left shoulder originally got better but then he suffered a setback in January when he started hitting. He also received a PCP shot on January 23 and still plans to be ready for Opening Day, though things could change.

For the Red Sox, they hope González can avoid missing significant time and will be able to catch up and be ready for the regular season.

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[notin]

Monasterio lack’s Romy’s thump vs LHP, but his career .352 OBP against them will be an acceptable substitution…

[moonslav59]

One aspect of our roster construction that may not have gotten much talk is that beyond the LHB unbalanced nature of our roster, our RHBs have surprisingly even or reverse splits. That is nice, when we face RHPs, but we lack the big bats vs LHPs, especially with Ref moving on.

RHB splits (v R/vL) in 2025 (and career)

.767/.863 Contreras (.791/.871) significant splits but pretty good v R

.743/.734 Story (.778/.930) Career show significant splits.

.720/.679 Rafaela (.701/.642) Significant reverse splits

.723/.732 Narvaez (.724/.712) Career reverse splits

.722/.717 Durbin - Minor reverse splits

[notin]

5 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

One aspect of our roster construction that may not have gotten much talk is that beyond the LHB unbalanced nature of our roster, our RHBs have surprisingly even or reverse splits. That is nice, when we face RHPs, but we lack the big bats vs LHPs, especially with Ref moving on.

RHB splits (v R/vL) in 2025 (and career)

.767/.863 Contreras (.791/.871) significant splits but pretty good v R

.743/.734 Story (.778/.930) Career show significant splits.

.720/.679 Rafaela (.701/.642) Significant reverse splits

.723/.732 Narvaez (.724/.712) Career reverse splits

.722/.717 Durbin - Minor reverse splits

You can call .722/.717 as “even splits”.  
 

In fact, you should.  A difference that small is more than accounted for by one single over 400 at bats.

 

Narvaez’ .723/.732 are pretty even as well…

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, notin said:

You can call .722/.717 as “even splits”.  
 

In fact, you should.  A difference that small is more than accounted for by one single over 400 at bats.

 

Narvaez’ .723/.732 are pretty even as well…

Yes, my whole point was even splits.

[JoeBrady]

21 hours ago, notin said:

Monasterio lack’s Romy’s thump vs LHP, but his career .352 OBP against them will be an acceptable substitution…

I'd make a modest wager that Breslow knew that Romy had a good chance of not starting the season and asked for Monasterio.  That's why the news about Romy came out so late.

[notin]

25 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

I'd make a modest wager that Breslow knew that Romy had a good chance of not starting the season and asked for Monasterio.  That's why the news about Romy came out so late.

While I’m sure Breslow knew it, I doubt the timing was anything.  It’s not like Milwaukee was going to suddenly overcharge for Monasterio and demand Anthony in return for him if they knew Romy was out…

[moonslav59]

37 minutes ago, notin said:

While I’m sure Breslow knew it, I doubt the timing was anything.  It’s not like Milwaukee was going to suddenly overcharge for Monasterio and demand Anthony in return for him if they knew Romy was out…

Are we even certain Monasterio beats out Sogard, assuming Romy begins the season on the IL?

Speaking of the IL, soxprospects.com no longer has Crawford or Sandoval beginning the season on the IL. They don't have Romy projected their either. Only Casas is listed on the IL. They have Sandoval in the pen with 6 SP'ers named (Oviedo #5 & Crawford #6.)

[notin]

30 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Are we even certain Monasterio beats out Sogard, assuming Romy begins the season on the IL?

Speaking of the IL, soxprospects.com no longer has Crawford or Sandoval beginning the season on the IL. They don't have Romy projected there either. Only Casas is listed on the IL. They have Sandoval in the pen with 6 SP'ers named (Oviedo #5 & Crawford #6.)

They’re just guessing.  Do they even talk to the Sox FO about that roster stuff?

[notin]

32 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Are we even certain Monasterio beats out Sogard, assuming Romy begins the season on the IL?

 

Or Cheng.  
 

It’s not like IKF can’t handle Romy’s duties early on…

[moonslav59]

Just now, notin said:

They’re just guessing.  Do they even talk to the Sox FO about that roster stuff?

I'm thinking they are guessing. Has Sandoval thrown a ball in front of anybody in Florida?

How about Crawford?

[moonslav59]

Just now, notin said:

Or Cheng.  
It’s not like IKF can’t handle Romy’s duties early on…

I forgot about Cheng, but yes.

I agree on I K-F. In a way, he gives us the ability to have just one utility infielders on the 26.

Wong and the 4th OF'er are pretty much set. That leaves Masa and IK-F as the 3rd and 4th slots.

Masa really messes up the choices for Cora.

[vegasbob]

On 2/15/2026 at 9:06 AM, moonslav59 said:

I forgot about Cheng, but yes.

I agree on I K-F. In a way, he gives us the ability to have just one utility infielders on the 26.

Wong and the 4th OF'er are pretty much set. That leaves Masa and IK-F as the 3rd and 4th slots.

Masa really messes up the choices for Cora.

Masa either needs to get enough reps to show what he can do or not do, and then the clarity can come on disposing of him as a dead money contract or extract some minor value from a team needing a hitter at the deadline, probably as part of a bigger trade.  

This won't happen until  late July 2026 , so effectively Masa puts another player back at WooSox for 4 months+-.

[moonslav59]

1 minute ago, vegasbob said:

Masa either needs to get enough reps to show what he can do or not do, and then the clarity can come on disposing of him as a dead money contract or extract some minor value from a team needing a hitter at the deadline, probably as part of a bigger trade.  

This won't happen until  late July 2026 , so effectively Masa puts another player back at WooSox for 4 months+-.

Yes, at this point, it seems like the best approach. We don't need a roster slot, now, so give Masa a look, even if some is at AAA, if he agrees. If Casas or Campbell look great, it might not matter what Masa is doing, he'll lose his shot at DH to one of them. The 4 OF'er logjam will also pressure Masa to a trade or DFA.

The best we can hope for is that Masa looks good and some team offers to pay $5-8M of his annual salary, even if we get nothing back in return. Maybe we add Mullins to the trade. With the money saved, we can trade for a higher salary player to fill a need we realize mid season.

[mvp 78]

Per Cotillo: Sox executive stated "it's far from a lock (that) Yoshida would be on the Opening Day roster." Noting "tangible" interest in Masa this offseason. 

 

[davidrw]

Bummer news, but a shoulder that flares back up when you start swinging is the kind of thing that can linger. If Romy isn’t getting full reps early, I’m fine letting Monasterio soak up the innings and just hope he’s actually right by Opening Day instead of rushing it.

[mvp 78]

4 minutes ago, davidrw said:

Bummer news, but a shoulder that flares back up when you start swinging is the kind of thing that can linger. If Romy isn’t getting full reps early, I’m fine letting Monasterio soak up the innings and just hope he’s actually right by Opening Day instead of rushing it.

Monasterio is a great fit for the roster. Can play all the IF positions. Decent split from what I remember. 

[moonslav59]

6 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

Monasterio is a great fit for the roster. Can play all the IF positions. Decent split from what I remember. 

Smallish sample sizes...

Career:

.642 v R (379 PAs)

.727 v L (213)

A bigger split in 2025 but better on both:

.709 v R (85)

.837 v L (50)

[moonslav59]

Everyone healthy, I think our depth chart in the infield is...

1. IKF

2. Romy

3. Monasterio

4. Sogard

5. Seigler (also C) / Eaton (also RF)/ Cheng (maybe #2 as SS)

Non 40: Rodgers & Romero