Red Sox injury news: Connor Wong nearing rehab assignment, could return soon

Red Sox injury news: Connor Wong nearing rehab assignment, could return soon

BOSTON — When catcher Connor Wong went down with a broken left pinky finger earlier this month, the Red Sox indicated he would return relatively quickly.

Red Sox manager lays out return timeline for Connor Wong, Lucas Giolito

Connor Wong (fractured left pinky finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this Sunday, and if all goes well he could return to the Red Sox lineup early next week. “He’s feeling ok, most likely he’ll go on a rehab assignment on Sunday,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “How many (games) we’re not sure yet, I’ve got to talk to him, talk to the hitting group to see how we feel. The catching part of it he’s actually catching Tanner (Houck) ri…

Red Sox Get More Good News About Injured Player At Key Position

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora issued a positive update on injured catcher Connor Wong on Tuesday. And Cora had even more promising news Wednesday about Wong’s status. “He’s feeling OK. Most likely he’ll go on a rehab assignment on Sunday,” Cora told reporters, per MassLive’s Sean McAdam. “How many (games he’ll need), we’re not sure yet. I’ve got to talk to him, talk to the hitting group, see how we feel. The catching part of it, he’s actually…