Connor Wong

To avoid arbitration, the Boston Red Sox and Connor Wong (hand) agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday. The deal is valued at $1.375 million and includes an additional $75,000 in potential performance bonuses.

Fantasy Impact

Wong underwent right hand surgery in October but is expected to be recovered in time for spring training. The 29-year-old is coming off a 2025 season in which he lost his starting job to Carlos Narvaez, finishing with zero home runs and a .500 OPS over 63 regular-season contests. He is projected to serve as Narvaez's backup in 2026.

The Red Sox have activated Connor Wong (finger) from the 10-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Wong will rejoin the roster for the first time since suffering a broken finger in early April. He will see the bulk of the starts behind the plate for Boston. Blake Sabol was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

Connor Wong did not catch during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday due to hand soreness. However, the Boston Red Sox remain hopeful he will be activated from the IL this weekend.

Fantasy Impact

ong experienced soreness after catching on Tuesday for Worcester. While he was held out Wednesday as a precaution, the team still anticipates a potential weekend return.

Connor Wong will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact

Wong is working his way back from a finger fracture. He will likely be activated next week.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Connor Wong will "play a lot" when he is activated from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

"(Wong) will play," Cora said. "I’m not saying we split up the week but he will play a lot... If you look at the numbers he’s been the best defensive catcher in the big leagues." It appears to be a platoon between Wong and Carlos Narvaez.