"At this point, I think the ramp-up would be a little too quick and it'd be a disservice I feel like to myself and the team if I'm not ready to roll and have a good build up."
"The 29-year-old Gonzalez suffered a shoulder injury in one of the final games of the 2025 regular season. He spent the offseason rehabbing the injury and thought he was in a good place when the calendar flipped to 2026, but he began experiencing renewed discomfort after ramping up his hitting program last month."
"Gonzalez is a key part of Boston's lineup, specifically against left-handed pitching. He's fresh off a career-best .305/.343/.483 showing that saw him pop nine homers in a career-high 341 plate appearances, with overwhelming damage coming against left-handed pitching."
Romy Gonzalez, a key Red Sox utilityman, is dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in the final games of the 2025 regular season. Despite receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection weeks ago, he remains unavailable for full participation in spring training. Currently limited to running and agility work, Gonzalez cannot field, throw, or swing a bat. He does not expect to begin hitting until at least March 6 and believes attempting to return by Opening Day on March 26 would be too rushed. Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of proper rehabilitation over forcing a premature return. His absence could open roster opportunities for other candidates competing for the final bench spot.
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