CONNOR WONG NEWS

Steps into starting role Wong will start at catcher and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After being called up just a couple hours prior to Monday's Patriots' Day loss to the Twins, Wong suddenly finds himself atop the depth chart at catcher. Christian Vazquez (illness) joined Kevin Plawecki (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday, leaving Wong in line to start at catcher for at least the next two days, according to Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald. Ronaldo Hernandez, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, will likely replace Wong behind the plate in Thursday's series finale, which is a day game after a night game.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco HR, 4 RBIs; Twins beat Red Sox 8-3 on Patriots' Day

Jorge Polanco and Kyle Garlick hit early two-run homers over the Green Monster to back Dylan Bundy, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Red Sox 8-3 in Boston’s annual Patriots’ D...

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining big club Monday The Red Sox will call up Wong from Triple-A Worcester prior to Monday's game against the Twins, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wong will join the 28-man active roster as a replacement for backup catcher Kevin Plawecki, who was sent home from Fenway Park after testing positive for COVID-19. With the Red Sox's annual Patriots' Day game beginning at 11:10 a.m. ET, Wong may not arrive in Boston in time for first pitch, but he should be available off the bench behind starting catcher Christian Vazquez. Whenever Plawecki clears the necessary protocols and is ready to return from the COVID-19 injured list, Wong will likely head back to Worcester.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Wong made six big-league appearances last season and was on the roster for the wild-card game, but he won't be with the team for Opening Day. He appeared in 50 games for Worcester last year and had a .730 OPS with eight home runs, 26 RBI and seven stolen bases.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on roster for ALDS Wong isn't on Boston's ALDS roster, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Wong didn't appear off the bench in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Yankees, and he'll be unavailable for the series against the Rays. Christian Vazquez will serve as the primary catcher, while Kevin Plawecki will be available as depth.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez on ALDS roster, not in Game 1 lineup for Red Sox

Boston slugger J

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On wild-card roster Wong made the Red Sox's wild-card roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The Red Sox elected to go with three catchers rather than carry a 13th pitcher or an additional option elsewhere on the field. Wong's addition allows the team to get both Kevin Plawecki and Christian Vazquez into the game if necessary while still having cover behind the plate in the event of an injury, but it's unlikely he sees the field if everyone stays healthy.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Wong's pair of home runs puts Worcester Red Sox over Syracuse Mets Connor Wong hit solo home runs in the eighth and ninth inning Tuesday to lead the WooSox to a road win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Big hits from Chad De La Guerra, Connor Wong push WooSox past IronPigs, 5-4 Chad De La Guerra smacked four hits, including his first Polar Park home run, in the win.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Optioned down Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Friday night's game against Cleveland.

Impact The Red Sox continue to shuffle the roster with several players on the COVID-19 IL. They swapped out Wong for Taylor Motter, who can cover more spots amidst the ongoing absences. Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki will be left as the only catchers on the depth chart, though chances are Wong rejoins them later this month.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Red Sox beat Indians 8-5 for 3rd straight win

Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, then delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh that sent the Boston Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 8-5

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Boston Wong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Wong was sent down in mid-August, but he'll rejoin the major-league roster to provide an extra bat off the bench after Jarren Duran (illness) joined a lengthy list of Red Sox on the COVID-19 IL on Friday. The 25-year-old catcher has gone 4-for-13 with a triple, a double, three runs and an RBI in six major-league appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Katie Morrison: Connor Wong is here, there and everywhere (WooSox notebook) Connor Wong has been recalled to the Red Sox and optioned to the WooSox five times this season, but he's made his presence felt at both leve...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

WooSox no-hit by RailRiders' Sean Boyle in nightcap of doubleheader The WooSox were helped by a big hit from Connor Wong in the first game, but the offense was silent in the nightcap.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Sent back to minors Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports

Impact It's the third straight day with a roster transaction for Wong, and this time he'll return to Triple-A with Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki healthy. Wong has appeared in six games for the Red Sox this season and is 4-for-13 with a triple, a double, an RBI and three runs.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez beats O's again; Boston wins 6-2 to finish sweep

Eduardo Rodriguez continued his recent success against Baltimore with six strong innings, J

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quick return to majors Wong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was sent to Triple-A on Saturday but will quickly rejoin the Red Sox with Josh Taylor (undisclosed) being placed on the COVID-19 IL. Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki remain healthy, so Wong is unlikely to see much action during this stint in the majors.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2

Bolstered by Chris Sale’s first major league appearance in just over two years, the Boston Red Sox hit five homers while pounding Baltimore 16-2, handing the Orioles their 10th str...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wong had been up since Wednesday to provide depth behind the plate while Christian Vazquez was on the bereavement list. He hit an RBI triple in his lone plate appearance and will now return to the minors, with Vazquez activated in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bobby Dalbec drove in a career-high five runs, Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 20-8

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Wednesday Wong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was sent to the minors Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league club as catching depth after Christian Vazquez was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday. Wong has gone 3-for-12 with a double, two runs, a walk and seven strikeouts in five big-league appearances this year.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Wong was recalled from Worcester on Saturday and will return to the minors a day later. The 25-year-old has appeared in five games for Boston in 2021 and is 3-for-12 with a double, a walk and two runs.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Blue Jays 2-1 in 8 to earn doubleheader split

Jonathan Araúz singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night to split a doubleheader with the Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Red Sox put slugger Martinez on COVID-19 list

The Boston Red Sox have put slugger J

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Boston Wong was recalled by the Red Sox on Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Wong reported to Triple-A Worcester at the end of July, but he'll rejoin the active roster after J.D. Martinez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The 25-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts in five major-league games this year.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE