I’m not going to fake I’m a health care provider. I’m to not going to behave like I do know extra about Romy Gonzalez’s physique than the extremely paid and sure wonderful medical employees working in Fort Myers and on Ipswitch Avenue. I’m not right here to second guess medical recommendation — I’m certain there was a really stable cause why “wait it out” made sense. However I’ll say that I’m not remotely shocked by how this has developed. After arriving at Spring Coaching with a shoulder that was nonetheless bothering him after an preliminary damage that occurred means again in September, Romy Gonzalez is now assembly with an orthopedic surgeon to find out whether or not surgical procedure is critical. Even when he he does elect surgical procedure, he doesn’t assume he would miss the entire season, however as of now there’s completely no timetable for his return. (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
The Romy damage is a giant blow to the lineup, notably in opposition to lefties. Nevertheless it does open up some alternatives. Sadly, although, it doesn’t do a lot to assist the outfield/DH logjam, as a result of Masataka Yoshida appears like he’s able to hit:
One participant who is best positioned to make the most of Romy’s absence, although, is infielder Andruw Monasterio, who’s considered one of 4 under-the-radar gamers who might find yourself making an affect for the Sox in 2026. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
Right here’s a man whose shoulder is unquestionably not injured. Connelly Early’s fastball is averaging 95.3 MPH thus far this spring, after averaging 94 MPH final 12 months. The e book on Early has often been that, whereas he has a whole arsenal, he doesn’t essentially have elite stuff. It appears like he’s attempting to rectify that. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
Although after two sturdy begins in a row — and two begins in a row with out issuing a stroll — some are actually saying that the fifth spot within the rotation is Johan Oviedo’s to lose. (CJ Haddad, MLB.com)
