Romy Gonzalez begins rehab assignment with Portland Sea Dogs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Romy Gonzalez, infielder for the Boston Red Sox, starts a rehab assignment on June 16, 2026, with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. The 29-year-old is recovering from shoulder surgery performed in March. He is expected to primarily play second base upon his return from the injured list. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized the need for Gonzalez's bat, particularly with the team's limited power output this season, currently ranking low in home runs. Gonzalez had a productive previous season, hitting nine home runs and maintaining a.305 batting average over 96 games.
- •Gonzalez will play for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs starting June 16.
- •He is recovering from shoulder surgery conducted in March.
- •Expected to see action primarily at second base upon return.
- •Last season, he hit nine home runs with a.305 batting average.
- •Red Sox currently rank 29th in the majors for home runs.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox' Romy Gonzalez Makes Strong First Impression in Rehab Appearance
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez Faces Great Expectations After Injury Rehab
"Injured Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.
"The Red Sox have been without the 29-year-old utilityman for the entirety of the 2026 season after offseason surgery
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:14 AMBoston Red Sox' Romy Gonzalez Makes Strong First Impression in Rehab Appearance
The Red Sox have been without the 29-year-old utilityman for the entirety of the 2026 season after offseason surgery
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:24 PMRed Sox's Romy Gonzalez Faces Great Expectations After Injury Rehab
Injured Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.
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