Romy Gonzalez is on the mend and optimistic about making his season debut with the Boston Red Sox this weekend against the Yankees. After a minor hip flexor injury during his rehab assignment, he returned to Triple-A Worcester as the designated hitter and feels ready to join the big league roster. Gonzalez aims to be activated as soon as Saturday, bolstering a struggling team that ranks low in offensive production at key positions like second base and designated hitter.

By the Numbers
  • Red Sox rank 30th in the Majors for OPS at second base (.563).
  • Red Sox rank 28th for OPS at the DH position (.632).
State of Play
  • Gonzalez suffered a slight hip flexor injury but is now pain-free and ready for more playtime.
  • He will play seven innings on Wednesday and may take Thursday off before potentially returning to the lineup.
What's Next

Gonzalez is pushing to join the lineup by Saturday, ideally helping address the Red Sox's offensive challenges as they face strong competition from the Yankees.

Bottom Line

Getting Gonzalez back could significantly boost the Red Sox's batting performance, especially in two key positions where they've struggled all season.