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Secures backup catcher role Wong clinched a spot on the Red Sox's Opening Day roster after the team reassigned Jorge Alfaro to minor-league camp Monday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports...

Impact Though he missed much of the Red Sox's Grapefruit League slate while managing a left hamstring injury, Wong drew back into the spring lineup Monday versus Atlanta and appears to be back to full health as Opening Day approaches. Despite Wong's lack of at-bats and innings behind the dish this spring, manager Alex Cora said he felt comfortable enough with the 26-year-old to keep him on hand as the understudy to Reese McGuire. Since McGuire bats from the left side of the plate, the righty-hitting Wong could end up filling the short side of a platoon at catcher.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Grapefruit League lineup Wong will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's Grapefruit League game versus Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact After being sidelined for much of camp with a left hamstring strain, Wong was able to catch in a minor-league game over the weekend and is now set to enter the Grapefruit League lineup for the first time since March 2. Wong is competing with non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro for the No. 2 catcher spot on the Opening Day roster behind projected No. 1 option Reese McGuire.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will catch Saturday Wong (hamstring) is scheduled to catch seven innings in a minor-league game Saturday.

Impact Wong has been getting at-bats as a rover in several minor-league games all week. Saturday's activity will be his return to the catching. He remains a possibility to make the Opening Day roster, but Wong would need to win out over non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro to break camp as the backup catcher to Reese McGuire.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to action Thursday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wong (hamstring) will be a "full go" for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wong has missed most of March with a left hamstring strain but appears to have put the injury behind him. He is competing with Jorge Alfaro for the backup catcher job behind Reese McGuire.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might be ready for Opening Day Wong (hamstring) has a chance to be part of the Red Sox's Opening Day roster, manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com.

Impact Wong has been out nearly all month with a left hamstring strain, but his last step before returning to games is running the bases and he'll do that Tuesday. With Jorge Alfaro appearing likely to make the club along with Reese McGuire, it's possible the Red Sox will carry three catchers.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play next week Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Wong (hamstring) could return to the Grapefruit League lineup next week, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wong looks to be nearly recovered from the left hamstring strain he suffered March 2, as he's been able to do some catching in addition to taking part in batting practice in recent days. The 26-year-old may have to prove that the hamstring injury isn't hindering him on the basepaths before he's formally cleared for game action, but for the time being, he looks as though he'll avoid a stint on the injured list to open the season. However, because of the extensive time he missed during camp, Wong may be on the outside looking in for a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster and could be optioned to Triple-A Worcester to begin the campaign.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches side session Wong (hamstring) caught Corey Kluber's bullpen session Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Red Sox haven't indicated when Wong will be ready to return to the team's Grapefruit League lineup, but the fact that he's now taken batting practice and resumed catching suggests that he may be nearly recovered from the Grade 1 left hamstring strain he sustained March 2. Once cleared to play in games, Wong will likely require only a handful of at-bats to get himself ready for Opening Day, so he still has a chance at breaking camp as Boston's No. 2 catcher.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes hitting Wong (hamstring) was cleared to resume hitting Wednesday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

Impact Wong is dealing with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, but the backstop has been able to participate in agility drills and now is able to swing the bat as he looks to make his way back. The backstop has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, but it's far from a foregone conclusion at this point.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through drills Wong (hamstring) was able to go through some agility drills Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wong has also been doing some running in the pool. While he might be a tad ahead of schedule in his recovery from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Wong's availability for Opening Day remains very much up in the air.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3, 2023 • NESN.COM

Has Grade 1 hamstring strain Wong has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact It's the least severe strain he could have suffered, which is obviously good news. There's no timetable for Wong's return, however, and at this point on the calendar there would seem to be a pretty good chance he'll need an injured list stint. Non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro seems like a lock for the roster now, if he wasn't already.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chad Jennings: Connor Wong has a left hamstring issue that... - The Athletic Connor Wong has a left hamstring issue that might have opened to door for Jorge Alfaro (or someone else) to make the team as the backup catc...

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suffers hamstring injury Wong had to exit Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies with a left hamstring injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after the game of Wong's injury that "it doesn't look great right now but hopefully we get better news tomorrow morning." It sounds like this could lead to an injured list stint to begin the season for Wong, which would officially open the door for non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro to make the team as Reese McGuire's backup.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits bench in finale Wong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact After starting three of Boston's last four games, Wong will take a seat as the Red Sox wrap up their season Wednesday. The 26-year-old produced a .572 OPS in 55 plate appearances in the big leagues in 2022 and could get the chance to compete for a No. 2 role at catcher next spring.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Connor Wong 'pretty shocked' to be named WooSox MVP but 9 homers in final 16 games makes him worthy Red Sox catcher Connor Wong was named Triple-A Worcester's MVP.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Orioles waste 4 homers in 13-9 loss to slumping Red Sox

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Losing work to McGuire Wong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Wong will take a seat for the third time in four games and may be the Red Sox's No. 2 catcher behind Reese McGuire at this point. Upon joining Boston as a Sept. 1 call-up from Triple-A Worcester, Wong went 3-for-12 with two extra-base hits and three walks in his first six games with Boston, but he's since slashed .200/.200/.267 with a 62.5 percent strikeout rate over his subsequent 10 contests.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still on bench Wong isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Wong has split playing time behind the dish recently and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Reese McGuire is starting at catcher and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Wong will sit Friday versus the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wong will take a seat after he went 1-for-2 with a strikeout in Thursday's series opener. Reese McGuire will replace him behind the plate and bat eighth against New York.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Wong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Wong should have a clearer path to the Red Sox's No. 1 catcher role after the team recently dropped Kevin Plawecki from the 40-man roster, but Wong will give way to Reese McGuire behind the plate for the series finale in Cincinnati. Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Worcester on Sept. 1, Wong has hit .217 with a home run, five runs and four RBI in 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Wong isn't starting Friday against the Royals, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

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

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SEPTEMBER 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

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