"Gonzalez opined that surgery "is not a season-ender by any means, in my opinion," though any longer absence for the lefty-mashing infielder will be a blow to the Red Sox' lineup regardless. The right-handed-hitting Gonzalez injured his shoulder at the end of 2025 and experienced renewed soreness in January while ramping up for Spring Training."
"He posted career-best offensive numbers in 2025, batting .305/.343/.483 with a 123 wRC+ in 341 plate appearances for the Sox. While his performance against right-handers was slightly below average (95 wRC+), he absolutely teed off on southpaws. In 143 PA with the platoon advantage, Gonzalez hit seven of his nine home runs and posted a 162 wRC+ that was tied for 12th-best among hitters with at least 100 PA against lefties."
Romy Gonzalez, a Red Sox utility infielder, is dealing with a shoulder injury sustained at the end of 2025 that worsened in January during spring training preparation. After receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, he will visit a shoulder specialist to determine if surgery is necessary. Gonzalez believes surgery would not end his season. In 2025, he achieved career-best statistics with a .305 batting average and 123 wRC+, excelling particularly against left-handed pitchers with a 162 wRC+ and seven home runs in 143 plate appearances. His potential absence would impact the Red Sox lineup, though the team prioritizes his full recovery.
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