CONNOR WONG NEWS

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

Eovaldi strong, Red Sox run win streak to 5 over Yanks, 4-2

Nathan Eovaldi pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Adam Ottavino escaped a pair of late jams and the Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees 4-2

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Cora Keeping Expectations For Connor Wong Simple In First Start Connor Wong will make his first big league start Saturday when he catches Nathan Eovaldi. Alex Cora's message for the catcher is simple.

JUNE 26, 2021 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineups: Bobby Dalbec, Connor Wong Return For Boston - NESN.com Marwin Gonzalez and Christian Vázquez exit the Red Sox lineup and Connor Wong and Bobby Dalbec enter for Saturday's game vs. the Yankees.

JUNE 26, 2021 • NESN.COM

Scores as pinch runner Wong entered the game as the runner on second base to start the 11th inning and scored the game-winning run in Tuesday's 9-5 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Wong served as a pinch runner for J.D. Martinez, who was the scheduled runner to start the 11th. He came around to score on Rafael Devers' two-run double. Wong is up with the Red Sox after the team placed Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) on the injured list.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox notebook: Connor Wong scores winning run in MLB debut, Eduardo Rodriguez shows improvement A collection of Red Sox-related notes from Tuesday's action.

JUNE 23, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Alex Cora Compliments Connor Wong After Scoring Winning Run In Debut Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong made his big league debut Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays and accounted for the winning run.

JUNE 23, 2021 • NESN.COM

Wander Franco lived up to the hype, but the Red Sox - and debutant Connor Wong - had the last laugh - The Boston Globe Franco homered in his much-anticipated debut, but Connor Wong scored the winning run in his first opportunity in the big leagues.

JUNE 23, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11th

Wander Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, who lost their seventh straight in falling to the Boston Red Sox 9-5 in 11 innings

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 things to know about Connor Wong, Red Sox prospect called up vs. Rays The Red Sox called up defensive prospect Connor Wong to against the Rays on Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Triple A prospect.

JUNE 22, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Joining big-league club Wong joined the Red Sox in Tampa and will be activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republicane reports.

Impact Wong will serve as Christian Vazquez's backup for the near future, with Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) heading to the injured list. Wong has yet to make his big-league debut and has struggled to a .148/.188/.246 line in 16 games for Triple-A Worcester this season.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes hamstring injury Wong has gone 1-for-11 with a double and an RBI in his three games at Triple-A Worcester since returning from a three-week absence due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Worcester never placed Wong on the 7-day injured list, even though his recovery from the hamstring issue lingered longer than anticipated. The 25-year-old backstop maintains a .408 OPS on the season while striking out in 32 percent of his plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring injury Wong will be sidelined for a few days by a hamstring injury, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

Impact The 24-year-old suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest and will be held out for at least a couple days. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so Wong should be able to avoid the injured list.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox prospect report: Jarren Duran hits two home runs, Connor Wong injured Duran continues to rake after shaking off his slow start

MAY 12, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox catching prospect Connor Wong continues to make fine progress As one of three players traded to Boston in the Mookie Betts deal, the former infielder is developing well behind the plate.

APRIL 21, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Protected from Rule 5 draft Wong's contract was purchased by the Red Sox on Friday.

Impact Acquired from the Dodgers in the Mookie Betts trade, Wong is Boston's top catching prospect. He spent the summer at the alternate training site after finishing 2019 at Double-A, so he should open the year at Triple-A. Wong has significant right-handed power, but needs to improve his approach at the plate.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE