Connor Wong
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August 12, 2026
Role shrinking with Rutschman back
Wong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Wong is on the bench for the second straight game and is expected to see his playing time take a major hit after the Red Sox activated their big trade-deadline pickup, Adley Rutschman, off the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Rutschman should handle a near-everyday role behind the plate now that he's healthy again, likely leaving Wong in line for little more than a start or two per week.
August 9, 2026
Taking seat Sunday
Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Wong will give way to Jake Rogers behind the plate after starting four of Boston's previous five contests. Though he remains the top option on the depth chart for now, Wong will move into the No. 2 role as soon as the rehabbing Adley Rutschman (wrist) is deemed ready to make his Red Sox debut.
August 7, 2026
Launches third homer
Wong went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a double in Thursday's 12-11 extra-innings win over the White Sox.
Analysis
Making a third straight start with Adley Rutschman (wrist) not yet available, Wong got the Red Sox on the board in the third inning with a two-run shot off Luis Castillo, his third homer this year. Wong had been slumping at the plate coming into Thursday, going 0-for-16 in his last six contests. Overall, he's slashing .252/.341/.377 through 177 plate appearances this season with 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and three steals.