Impact Wong has seen a slight uptick in playing time in early September, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games. Kevin Plawecki is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CONNOR WONG #12 - CATCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
13 HR •
52 RBI •
.280 AVG
13 HR
52 RBI
.280 AVG
Takes seat Friday Wong isn't starting Friday against the Royals, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Judge stays at 57 HR, Yanks beat Boston 5-3 for 2-game sweep
Aaron Judge didn’t homer, but Gleyber Torres circled the bases to lead the AL East-leading New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 5-3SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor Wong has caught the eye of Red Sox coaching staff - The Boston Globe “He’s a good athlete; he has a great arm; very smart; studies the game," said manager Alex Cora.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Connor Wong starts Red Sox audition with first career homer: 'He earned it... We'll find ways to get him at-bats' Connor Wong hit nine homers in 16 games with the WooSox before the Red Sox called him up. On Friday night, he kept his hot streak going at F...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Wong hits 1st MLB homer, Red Sox lose Pivetta, beat Rangers
Connor Wong hit his first major league homer, Kiké Hernández doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox overcame an early injury to starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to beat Texas 9-1SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch Red Sox's Connor Wong Crush First Big-League Home Run Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong stayed hot at the plate Friday by belting his first career home run in the majors.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • NESN.COM
For catcher-needy Red Sox, Connor Wong's September call-up represents audition for the future Wong, acquired in the Mookie Betts trade, has a chance to show that he can be a major league fixture and change the perception of that deal.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Worcester Red Sox defeat Syracuse Mets, Connor Wong hits two homers, Victor Santos strikes out 11 Connor Wong had 5 RBI to lead Worcester’s offense on Thursday night against Syracuse.
AUGUST 26, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Connor Wong homers for second straight game, but WooSox drop series finale to RailRiders, 6-5 The WooSox fall to 56-55 on the season as they return to Polar Park this week.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Optioned to Triple-A Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Impact With Kevin Plawecki back from the COVID-19 injured list, Boston no longer needed Wong as insurance behind the plate. He has accrued only nine plate appearances in Boston this season, collecting two hits. Yolmer Sanchez was recalled to take Wong's spot on the roster.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Judge, Carpenter HR twice, Yanks pound Red Sox 14-1
Aaron Judge homered twice to match Roger Maris’ franchise record of 33 before the All-Star break, Matt Carpenter also connected twice and drove in seven runs, and the New York Yank...JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in big leagues Wong was recalled by the Red Sox on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact It's been a busy week for Wong, who was recalled Monday, sent down Wednesday and now recalled again Saturday. His latest stint on the big-league roster comes as Trevor Story hits the injured list with a bruised right hand. As a catcher, however, Wong isn't a direct replacement for Story, and he could have a tough time finding much playing time with both Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki on the roster.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox 2B Trevor Story to IL with bruised right hand
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right handJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Star McClanahan wins 10th, Rays beat Red Sox again, 4-1
Shane McClanahan earned his 10th win and regained the major league lead in strikeouts during his final outing before the All-Star Game, pitching the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston...JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading back to minors Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was up in the majors the past few days but will quickly return to the minors with Kevin Plawecki back from the COVID-19 injured list. Wong is 1-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts in his eight big-league games this year.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox Place Kevin Plawecki On COVID-19 List, Recall Connor Wong Another day, another prospect joining the Red Sox. Kevin Plawecki, who is going on the COVID-19 list, making way for a Connor Wong recall.
JULY 11, 2022 • NESN.COM
Recalled by Red Sox Wong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Impact Wong was brought up to take the roster spot of fellow catcher Kevin Plawecki, who landed on the COVID-19 Related Injured List. Wong will fill the backup backstop role behind Christian Vazquez until Plawecki is ready to return.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting coach and former catcher Rich Gedman says Connor Wong, Ronaldo Hernandez 'have the tools to be very successful' (WooSox notebook) Both Wong and Hernandez are building relationships with the WooSox top starters, which could be valuable for the Red Sox in the future.
JUNE 27, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Connor Wong, Boston Red Sox catching prospect: 'When I was a pitcher, I liked throwing to a bigger target ... the opposite of me' The Red Sox acquired Connor Wong in the Mookie Betts trade.
APRIL 27, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Bichette breaks tie with 1st slam, Blue Jays top Red Sox 6-2
Bo Bichette broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 6-2APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent down Monday Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Impact Wong appeared in two games during his time with the major-league club, and he went 1-for-6 with an RBI and a strikeout. Kevin Plawecki will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after he was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Handles staff, drives in run Wong went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly and an RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Wong, who stepped in as the starting catcher after both Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki were added to the COVID-19 injury list, produced the game-winning run with a seventh-inning sac-fly. He has familiarity with the staff, catching during spring training games and bullpen sessions, so Red Sox manager Alex Cora was confident in the young backstop. All three of his starts in 2021 were for Nathan Eovladi, who was Tuesday's starter, so there was familiarity among the battery. Wong also guided four relievers through 4.1 scoreless innings against a potent Toronto lineup. He'll remain the primary catcher until Vazquez and/or Plawecki can return to the club.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox Notes: Nathan Eovaldi, Alex Cora Review Connor Wong's Outing Connor Wong backstopped the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jays in a last-minute start for Boston at Fenway Park on Tuesday.
APRIL 20, 2022 • NESN.COM
Red Sox edge Blue Jays 2-1 at Fenway with just 3 hits
Connor Wong drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night despite getting held to o...APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor Wong hits go-ahead sac fly, Red Sox bullpen dominates in 2-1 win over Blue Jays The Red Sox offense continues to be stuck in neutral early this season, but on Tuesday night, it found a different way to win.
APRIL 20, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
