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Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez Likely Out for Opening Day

2/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Romy Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox is likely to miss Opening Day due to a shoulder injury.
He has not participated in baseball activities since receiving a January PRP injection.
Gonzalez will undergo another evaluation next week and does not anticipate being ready to hit by then.
In his absence, Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard compete for the utility infield spot, with manager Alex Cora praising Monasterio.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series, their ninth title, after a dominant season where they achieved a franchise-record 108 wins. Key players like Mookie Betts, who had a .346 batting average and 32 home runs, contributed significantly. However, injuries and subsequent challenges, including a sign-stealing scandal, have since impacted the team's performance and depth, highlighting ongoing struggles in maintaining player health.

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Story summary

Romy Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox is likely to miss Opening Day due to a shoulder injury.
He has not participated in baseball activities since receiving a January PRP injection.
Gonzalez will undergo another evaluation next week and does not anticipate being ready to hit by then.
In his absence, Andruw Monasterio and Nick Sogard compete for the utility infield spot, with manager Alex Cora praising Monasterio.

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