CONNOR WONG NEWS

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

Returns to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Wong to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wong was the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader and stuck around for a couple more days, getting two plate appearances in Thursday's blowout loss. The rookie has appeared in five big-league games this season, going 3-for-12 with a walk and seven strikeouts.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 27th man Wong was called up by the Red Sox to serve as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Wong spent several weeks in the majors in late June and early July, and he appeared in four games. The 25-year-old went 3-for-11 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts during that time. He isn't starting Wednesday's matinee against Toronto but should be available off the bench.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chad De La Guerra, Connor Wong homer as Worcester Red Sox defeat Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, 7-4 De La Guerra hit a three-run home run in the 2nd inning.

JULY 22, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Hernández leads off with homer, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-5

Kiké Hernández led off the Red Sox first with a home run, J

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact The young catcher has spent the past couple weeks in the majors, but he'll head back to Triple-A with Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki both healthy. Wong received his first taste of big-league action and went 3-for-11 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hurls 7 innings, hits RBI double, Halos top BoSox 5-3

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven innings of five-hit ball and hit an early RBI double, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connor Wong Making Most Of Time With Red Sox, Nathan Eovaldi Connor Wong seems to have developed quite a repertoire with Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to impress early on.

JULY 2, 2021 • NESN.COM

Records first MLB hit Wong went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Wong made his first start in the majors and singled in his first at-bat, going the other way with 3-2 a pitch on the outside of the zone. More impressively, Wong guided Nathan Eovaldi through 7.2 dominant innings. The two are from the Houston area and worked out together during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020, so there was some familiarity.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox rookie catcher Connor Wong records hit in memorable first career start Wong earned his first career start and didn’t look like a rookie at all in the Red Sox’ win over the Yankees.

JUNE 27, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM