"After arriving at Spring Training with a shoulder that was still bothering him after an initial injury that occurred way back in September, Romy Gonzalez is now meeting with an orthopedic surgeon to determine whether surgery is necessary. Even if he does elect surgery, he doesn't think he would miss the whole season, but as of now there is absolutely no timetable for his return."
"Connelly Early's fastball is averaging 95.3 MPH so far this spring, after averaging 94 MPH last year. The book on Early has usually been that, while he has a complete arsenal, he doesn't necessarily have elite stuff. It looks like he's trying to rectify that."
"One player who is better positioned to take advantage of Romy's absence, though, is infielder Andruw Monasterio, who is one of four under-the-radar players who could end up making an impact for the Sox in 2026."
Romy Gonzalez arrives at Spring Training with a persistent shoulder injury dating back to September, now requiring consultation with an orthopedic surgeon regarding potential surgery. While surgery may not sideline him for the entire season, no return timeline exists. His absence significantly impacts the lineup, particularly against left-handed pitchers. However, the injury creates opportunities for backup players, including infielder Andruw Monasterio, to gain playing time. Meanwhile, pitcher Connelly Early shows improvement with his fastball averaging 95.3 MPH this spring, up from 94 MPH last year. Johan Oviedo has also impressed with two consecutive strong starts without walks, positioning himself as a strong candidate for the fifth rotation spot.
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