Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Romy González, Boston Red Sox utility infielder, has missed the entire 2026 season due to shoulder surgery performed in March 2025. However, recent reports indicate positive recovery progress. As of May 2026, González has begun throwing for the first time since surgery and is expected to swing a bat the following week, with an anticipated return date around June 12, 2026. In 2025, González had a career year, slashing .305/.343/.483 with an .826 OPS, 9 home runs, 53 RBIs, 6 stolen bases, 23 doubles, and 47 runs scored in 96 games, earning 2.0 WAR. He is noted as a lefty killer and provides valuable infield depth.
Strengths
- + Career-best 2025 season (.305/.343/.483, .826 OPS)
- + Demonstrated power with 9 home runs and 23 doubles in 2025
- + Excellent against left-handed pitchers (lefty killer)
- + Versatile defender providing infield depth
- + 2.0 WAR contributor in 2025
- + Strong recovery trajectory with successful throwing progression
- + Expected return within 4 weeks
- + High-value utility player for Red Sox offense
Weaknesses
- - Missed entire 2026 season to date due to shoulder injury
- - Required surgical intervention in March 2025
- - Shoulder injuries carry risk of re-injury or lingering effects
- - Extended absence may result in conditioning/timing concerns upon return
- - Red Sox offense has struggled without him, but replacements have underperformed
Injury Status: IL-60
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Brian Gonzalez is a rp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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